A portable, rechargeable light that can illuminate outdoor adventures for up to 12 nights is the latest example of how far, and how fast, rechargeable battery technology is advancing. California-based ...

Is there anything more like a fairy tale than thousands of glowing lanterns floating heavenward into the night? Long before the luminescent spectacle awed viewers of Disney’s 2010 film “Tangled,” real ...

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Rachel Hergett for the Chronicle Feb 19, 2025 Feb 19, 2025 Last winter, the powers that be at local arts organization Random Acts of Silliness had an idea: invite locals to create lanterns of all ...

Over time, the tradition evolved from simple lanterns into a sophisticated art form that blends paper-cutting, painting, embroidery and sculpture. Today, the Zigong Lantern Show is recognized as a ...