Spring-loaded plungers use a spring and a plunger (or ball tip) to exert a precise and repeatable force. They are a better option than having engineers cobble together an assembly that uses a simple, ...

Blackpool's Illuminations brought in a £300m boost to the resort's economy in 2025. Two in every five visitors to the seaside town in late summer and autumn 2025 came specifically to see the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. What day is the first day of spring 2026? Friday, March 20, ...

You may be bundled up right now, but spring is just around the corner. The astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the spring equinox, which lands on March 20, ...

Dozens of staff bring the annual light show to life – but a changing climate means displays now need to be designed differently Where might one find three giant jellyfish, a Dalek, and a flying bear?

A variety of illuminations and decorations seen everywhere in Chengdu, Sichuan, China creates a festive atmosphere for the coming Spring Festival 2021. As a comprehensive and continuous event in China ...

For those in search of free holiday cheer and merriment this winter, look no further than the annual Somerville Illuminations holiday lights extravaganza. The mapped, self-guided tour is organized ...

Winter in Japan isn’t just about snow and cosy hot springs, it’s also the season of spectacular illumination displays that light up cities, parks, and gardens across the country! In 2025, many of the ...

Illuminations alert: For the past years, the annual holiday event that fills Botanica in Wichita with nearly 2 million Christmas lights opened the day after Thanksgiving. This year, it opens the ...

The tallest skyscraper in Osaka, Abeno Harukas is set to dazzle this autumn and winter, with special illuminations running from October 31 through February 28. The annual Abeno Harukas Sky ...

Blackpool Illuminations are no longer "fun, scintillating and exciting", the leader of the town's Conservatives has claimed. Councillor Paul Galley said there had been too much emphasis in recent ...