Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths' attraction to artificial ...

A new study from the University of Exeter shows that artificial light does more than attract moths. Light can cause moths to ...

Artificial light from cities extends the allergy season by disrupting plants’ natural timing, increasing pollen exposure for city residents.

Light pollution is increasing worldwide, leaving a significant impact on our wildlife. Artificial light at night, also known as ALAN, is growing at an average annual rate of approximately 2-2.2%. A ...

From the busy cities to ocean waters, our need to illuminate the world has had some strange and tragic consequences Brian Handwerk - Science Correspondent Tourists watch leatherback sea turtle ...

Light pollution is the poor management and distribution of artificial lighting released into the natural environment. Michelle Wooten, Ph.D., assistant professor of astronomy in the Department of ...

How dark is the night sky where you live? If you’re in an urban area, the answer will likely be “not dark at all”. The pervasiveness of artificial light – be it in the form of streetlamps, billboards, ...