A new study on the changes in artificial light at night has revealed that the situation is far more complex than previously ...

Daily satellite observations show a global increase in nighttime brightness due to artificial lighting, with distinct regional changes. From 2014 to 2022, a 16% uptick was noted, propelled by ...

The most dramatic brightening was in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Study also shows light loss in warzones including ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As human activity spreads out over time, many of the remote areas that host observatories are becoming less remote. Light domes ...

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 ...

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 ...

Morehead State University physics faculty and students are partnering with the Rowan County Public Library to host a hands-on ...

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, ...

Sacramento is one of California’s most light polluted cities. The Bortle scale is a nine-level numeric scale measuring the night sky's brightness of specific locations with one being perfect ...

Can Hoya's budget-friendly Starscape filter reduce light pollution and take your night city shots and astro pictures to the next level?

New York lawmakers want to make it easier to see the stars with a bill to combat light pollution and keep neighborhoods darker at night. The Dark Skies Protection Act, which is making its way through ...

People living in Smyrna's Lake Farm Estates area said they’re upset about a commercial development creating noise and light ...