Meet a Filipino architect and scientist who invented a revolutionary lamp that runs on a glass of saltwater instead of batteries. Her vision in creating the SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) ...

Hurricanes, earthquakes, elected officials—there are plenty of legitimate reasons to prepare for the end of civilization as we know it, and if the world’s supply of batteries ever runs out, you’ll be ...

Salt lamps are an attractive and soothing way to illuminate your space. While they likely won’t serve as your sole source of light (unless you want it that way), their soft glow adds a relaxing touch ...

Rock crystals mined from the Himalayan mountains of Pakistan, India and Nepal are finding their way into homes as lamps. People love the natural ambiance they provide. Some people even maintain that ...

What Are Himalayan Salt Lamps? Himalayan salt lamps are crystals carved from amber-colored rock salt, hollowed out to fit a lightbulb inside. When you light them, they give out a warm, reddish-pink ...

Faulty dimmer switches are the biggest known risk of Himalayan salt lamps. Some products were recalled because they overheated and ignited. Other risks include danger to pets (from licking salt) and ...

Chances are you’ve seen, or at least heard of pink Himalayan salt lamps at some point or another. These lamps, which are made from chunks of pink salt mined directly from the Himalayas, have been ...