Light pollution is a man-made problem caused by the excessive use of artificial lights, especially at night. These lights can disrupt natural sleep cycles, waste energy, and even mislead migratory ...

Alzheimer’s disease impacts more than six million Americans, but the exact cause of the devastating condition is still being investigated by scientists. Now, new research has found a new risk factor ...

The glow of streetlights, phone screens, and bedroom televisions may be doing far more damage to human health than most ...

Desarrollan nuevo sensor de alta precisión para medir la contaminación lumínica Light pollution, caused by excessive ...

Artificial light, while beneficial to humans, has disrupted the natural day-night cycle and created light pollution, negatively affecting wildlife. Humans also suffer from light pollution, ...

A new type of super-black, highly resistant satellite paint promises an affordable fix to the satellite light pollution problem that has marred astronomical research since the recent advent of ...

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Clouds drift past the many channels of the Palo Alto Baylands as the sun sets in this file photo. Photo by Veronica Weber. In an effort to be not only be politically correct but also environmentally ...

For most of human history, the only light we could generate came from flames. That meant there was a clear distinction between what could be done during the day and at night. Since the onset of ...

Single-family homes are being added to an Oceanside ordinance that requires apartment buildings, businesses and most other property owners to shield their outdoor lighting fixtures. Light pollution ...