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While lawmakers focus on power and water demands, round-the-clock industrial lighting from massive facilities threatens both ...

Good sleep hygiene calls for, among other things, a cool, dark and relaxing environment. It turns out the dark part is key to helping prevent heart disease. People who are exposed to more artificial ...

Light pollution refers to the excessive or misdirected artificial light produced by human activities, especially in urban areas. This includes streetlights, neon signs, brightly lit buildings, and ...

Earth's satellite problem is only getting worse as time goes on and more satellites are sent into orbit. One of the chief issues with the number of satellites in orbit is how much they can affect our ...

Moths are under threat from increasing light pollution: streetlights and other artificial light sources in cities and populated areas disrupt the orientation of these nocturnal insects, which reduces ...

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BENGALURU: Bengaluru skywatchers hoping to witness the much-publicised six-planet alignment on February 28 were met with ...

*New research suggests that excessive light pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience found a strong association between high levels of ...

A nocturnal dung beetle climbing atop its dung ball to survey the stars before starting to roll. Credit: Chris Collingridge The growth of cities with their streetlights and illuminated buildings has ...