How can I direct or reflect sunlight into a shaded part of my garden? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan on May 6, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I best grow plants under artificial sunlight? What will I need? [more inside]
posted by antonymous on Jan 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Is there a way to measure how much sunlight different parts of my yard get over the course of a day? [more inside]
posted by stbalbach on Aug 23, 2008 - 14 answers

Tips for making a windowless workspace a pleasant place to work long hours? [more inside]
posted by u2604ab on Aug 13, 2008 - 18 answers

We've been told for some time at work that we're going to be moved from a second floor, windowless area down to the first floor which is at street level and has floor to ceiling windows looking out at street level. This sounds great! However, I just saw the plans and it appears that the cubicles which we have the option to choose from all have cube-height (six foot?) walls between our chairs and the windows. Think back to Office Space. [more inside]
posted by ThinkandDrive on Feb 6, 2008 - 16 answers

Where should I put my garden? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Jan 24, 2008 - 12 answers

When I'm battling an infection/virus for a few days, my body temperature climbs as the sun goes down. My village elders tell me this is normal. Why do fevers get worse after sundown, but subside in the morning?
posted by Mozai on Jan 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Is it true that the skies in the Southern Hemisphere appear brighter and clearer than Northern Hemisphere skies? I have read this several times from various unscientific sources. If so, what is the reason?
posted by vizsla on Sep 10, 2007 - 7 answers

What city in the world has the highest number of annual hours of sunshine between temperatures of 15C and 25C (60F and 80F)? (Coz that's where I want to live)
posted by zaebiz on Jul 19, 2007 - 15 answers

Where on my new/proposed property is there sunlight throughout the day? [more inside]
posted by rush on Jul 10, 2007 - 5 answers

I have a pencil (maybe charcoal?) sketch of Pompeii my mom drew, about 50 years ago. It's gorgeous. It's been tucked away because I'm afraid of light damaging the picture. Are there any specialty picture frames/glass coverings I can use to display her artwork, while minimizing fading or light damage?
posted by raztaj on May 19, 2007 - 12 answers

I love sitting in the backyard working on my laptop. The problem is its often not very readable. What is the best way to use a laptop outside? At the moment I am squinting a lot. I'm open to all practical suggestions including devices, positioning, shading etc. (I own a Thinkpad T42 if it's relevant)
posted by zaebiz on Apr 19, 2007 - 9 answers

Asking for the girlfriend (if that wasn't clear): My significant other is plagued by oral contraceptive -induced sunlight sensitivity. [more inside]
posted by glibhamdreck on May 12, 2006 - 12 answers

Overcast skies at twlight, looking westward. A bright flash of white light, followed by instant red. Sunset, in the blink of an eye! What is this phenomenon called?
posted by Laugh_track on Apr 9, 2006 - 6 answers

Is there a way, possibly using Google maps or some other app, to determine the path of the sun over my property for the coming summer months? Specifically, I am trying to determine if a particular region near some oaks will get enough sunlight for a small vegetable garden.
posted by docpops on Mar 25, 2006 - 12 answers

How can I calculate the ambient (natural) light level for a particular location and time? [more inside]
posted by orthogonality on Nov 22, 2005 - 9 answers

How would I determine sunlight levels for the planets in the outer solar system? [more inside]
posted by nightengine on Aug 26, 2005 - 8 answers

Does the American Pacific Northwest get less daytime in the winter than in the summer, and if so, why? [more inside]
posted by bingo on Jul 16, 2005 - 15 answers