If you live in or near a crowded city and have tried to see the stars or a meteor shower in the night sky, you probably had little luck. The reason is light pollution. Light pollution is when urban ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Light pollution is present throughout the Capital Region, especially in larger cities. If you want to see the stars or constellations in the night sky, this pollution can often ...

When was the last time your family stepped outside to look at the stars? Could you see anything? For decades, light pollution has been increasing, threatening our ability to look at the wonders of the ...

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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 ...

On a clear night, the greater Bay Area has some amazing dark skies with a chance to see glittering stars, constellations and planets — if you know where to look. But if you live in one of the area’s ...

An MRI of a human brain. (Image courtesy of Pixabay) (CN) — Since the widespread electrification of cities began at the turn of the 20th century, the proliferation of light pollution has visibly ...

Researchers found that exposure to outdoor light at night could increase Alzheimer’s prevalence more than many other risk factors for people aged under 65 In some places around the globe, the lights ...