Paul Topen of West Inchture, Perthshire, is patenting a neat idea for making
table lamps catch the eye (GB 2 331 799). The body of the lamp is a metal
cylinder containing a light bulb that beams upwards. A fan underneath the bulb
blasts air over fins around the bulb to create a non-turbulent stream of air. A
light polystyrene ball coated with reflective material hovers in the air flow
above the cylinder, shining in the light to illuminate the room with changing
patterns or advertising slogans.
More from New Scientist
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Technology
Test moderators use AI-generated writing to judge literacy standards
News
Technology
We should decide how AI shapes the future, not tech firms
Comment
Technology
Quantum voting could make elections more secure
News
Technology
DeepMind AI gives an extra day of warning ahead of deadly cyclones
News
Popular articles
Trending New Scientist articles