By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Daily satellite observations have revealed a continued nighttime brightening ...

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 ...

Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing increasingly concerned that these lights could be blinding us to the ...

In the mountains of central Idaho, a hiker reclines in his tent with his head exposed to the crisp night air. Above him, the sky is saturated with stars—dense, brilliant, and sharply defined. For ...

New research has revealed for the first time the full extent of how "Artificial Light At Night" (ALAN) is increasing carbon released by plants and animals across continents—without any increase in the ...

A study published this week suggests that light pollution has increased significantly, but that countries with policies in ...

Q. I have heard that light pollution causes migrating birds to become disoriented. Will the fairy lights (small solar lamps) that people put out alongside sidewalks affect any animals? A. The simple ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to outdoor lighting in yards, less is more in 2026. Awareness is growing about how excessive lighting can ruin your garden by ...

A person unscrews an outdoor lightbulb which hangs outdoors on a string of lights - Fg Trade/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to outdoor lighting in ...