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

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

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

Artificial light has disrupted people’s sleep and circadian rhythms. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge says it’s also affecting the sleep and behavior of other living things that share our urban ...

Artificial light at night extends pollen season and increases allergen exposure in Northeastern United States cities. Lin ...

Like most species, bees have a circadian rhythm that affects their internal functions and behaviors, such as their sleep cycles. When humans don't get enough restful sleep, it can create problems such ...

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 ...

Using innovative social media insights and satellite imagery, researchers uncover how poorly planned nighttime lighting disrupts sleep and poses a growing public health concern in urban and rural ...

The early bird gets the worm, as the old saying goes. And now a lot of birds around the globe are starting their days earlier than ever, because of unnaturally bright skies caused by light pollution. ...

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 ...