Today in Lighting — Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Sponsored by WAC Architectural — Brilliant style. Built for projects.
Hi, I’m Randy Reid, coming to you from Golden Eagle Lake in Missouri — home of some very large mosquitoes. Here are the stories making news.
New UCL research suggests standard blue-heavy LED lighting may impair mitochondrial energy production, potentially affecting metabolism, vision, and overall health. Researchers warn of a possible public health risk and highlight benefits of full-spectrum and red/infrared light exposure. Read the full article on EdisonReport.com.
Residential lighting success depends as much on collaboration and soft skills as technical design. After 20 years in luxury homes, Stacy Dinwiddy argues trust, communication, and relationships shape outcomes, influence team performance, and increasingly define access to residential projects. Read her article on designinglighting.com.
An upcoming BOL webinar on 17 June explains how a clear employee handbook creates business consistency. It covers what policies to include or exclude, why structure matters over improvisation, and how HR foundations support clarity, culture, and effective operations. Visit designinglighting.com to register.
University of Bergen is offering morning light therapy in a Human Centric Lighting lecture hall to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder and boost alertness. The system simulates daylight variations, supporting student wellbeing and enabling research on light’s impact on performance and health. Read more on designinglightingglobal.com.
Yesterday, the NASDAQ reached another all-time high. Acuity was up $9.99.
That’s it — go light up the world. Have a great day. Pray for peace.