Tags: Light pollution

Urban Moths Develop Smaller Wings in Response to Light Pollution; Interrupted Flight Speed Makes Them Vulnerable to Predators

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.15.2024 02:00 AM

A group of environmental scientists has found evidence that urban-dwelling moths may have evolved to have smaller wings, likely due to light pollution. Check this article to learn more.

Light Pollution Management: How a Small Japanese Town Maintains Its Dark Skies

01.03.2024 07:00 AM

A Japanese town enacted light pollution ordinances to keep their view of the stars, but they have to contend with the sky glow from nearby areas. Read the article to find out more.

Facing Noctalgia: The Pain of Losing the Night Sky to Light Pollution

09.27.2023 05:24 AM

"Noctalgia" reflects the modern concern over the diminishing darkness in the night sky, impacting humans and nature. Continue reading to learn more about this saddening phenomenon.

Star Parties Help Amateur Astronomers Observe Light-Polluted Skies; What Exactly Are These Events?

06.25.2023 02:15 AM

Several amateur astronomers travel thousands of miles just to participate in star parties. Read to learn more.

Hawnby, First Dark Skies Village in England, Dims Lights To Counter Pollution and Enhance Night Sky Visibility, Stargazing

03.20.2023 22:42 PM

With this Dark Skies project, Hawnby visitors and locals will get a better view of the Milky Way. Read to learn more.

Light Pollution Makes Night Sky 10% Brighter Each Year; How Does ALAN Worsen This Problem?

01.19.2023 20:24 PM

Reports have underestimated how bright the night sky gets each year because of light pollution. Read to know more about these recent findings.

Exposure to Artificial Light at Night "LAN" Linked to Heightened Diabetes Risk, Study Says

01.03.2023 08:30 AM

A recent study revealed how being exposed to artificial light at night can boost diabetes risk. Read to know more about these findings.

Nighttime Lights May Prolong Allergies and Researchers Explain How

07.18.2022 11:30 AM

Researchers show how night pollution may prolong allergies in people. How do nighttime lights contribute to longer periods of allergies? Read to find out.

Coastal Animals Lose Advantage To Camouflage Due To Artificial Light at Night, Study Claims

03.28.2022 06:29 AM

A new study shows that species that camouflage to forage and feed are losing their advantages. Read more about light pollution.

Park for Stargazing: International Dark-Sky Association Declares Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park as World's First Dark Sky Park

08.16.2021 07:50 AM

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park has met all the requirements set by the International Dark-Sky Association to become a dark sky-friendly location to view stars. It is now certified as the world's first International Dark Sky Park.

Satellite Light Pollution Is Worsening, Disrupting Naked-Eye Observers and Astronomers

03.28.2021 22:15 PM

A new analysis reveals that no place on Earth is spared from experiencing satellite light pollution that disrupts naked-eye and astronomical observations.

Here's How City Lights Both Attract and Repel Migratory Birds

01.16.2021 02:08 AM

Migratory birds are both attracted and repelled by the light pollution in the cities. Researchers believe that cities can do something to help these migratory birds.

Streetlights, Not the Biggest Contributor to Light Pollution, Study Shows

11.10.2020 18:00 PM

Contrary to popular belief, a new study showed that streetlights do not contribute the most to light pollution.

Study Shows Light Pollution Increases Night Activity of Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes

10.21.2020 18:00 PM

New research suggests that artificial light abnormally increases the activity of Aedes Aegypti which also increases risks of disease transmission.

The Moon and Stars Are a Compass for Nocturnal Animals – but Light Pollution Is Leading Them Astray

08.14.2020 10:34 AM

Many nocturnal animal species use light from the moon and stars to migrate at night in search of food, shelter, or mates. But in our recent study, we uncovered how artificial light is disrupting these nightly migrations.

Experts Explain Why We Need to Flick the Switch On Light Pollution

06.20.2020 05:57 AM

Light pollution is affecting numerous species in ways most people are unaware of since light companies have told us we need more light in our homes and cities.

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