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

Medicine & Technology Mar 15, 2024

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

Jan 03, 2024

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

Sep 27, 2023

"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?

Jun 25, 2023

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

Mar 20, 2023

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?

Jan 19, 2023

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

Jan 03, 2023

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

Jul 18, 2022

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

Mar 28, 2022

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

Aug 16, 2021

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

Mar 28, 2021

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

Jan 16, 2021

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

Nov 10, 2020

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

Oct 21, 2020

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

Light Pollution is Leading Nocturnal Animals Astray

Aug 14, 2020

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.