Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hong Kong Light Pollution Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images Our night sky is rapidly disappearing. At our current rate of dumping excess ...

States with an overexposure to artificial light pollution—particularly at night—are linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by scientists at Rush University ...

In many urban areas, light pollution drowns out thousands of stars that are visible to the naked eye at night. These areas provide refuge from light pollution.

Global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over 25 years, new research shows. This figure only includes light visible via satellites, and scientists estimate the true increase may be ...

Light pollution also affects our ability to study the universe. Even modern observatories, built on remote mountaintops, are affected by the encroaching sky glow from growing, sprawling cities. Light ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Usually, when you think about pollution you think about our air and waterways, but scientists are now focusing on a kind of pollution high up in the sky. It’s called light pollution ...

Light pollution, defined as the excessive or misdirected artificial light that brightens the night sky, has become a significant concern for astronomers and environmentalists alike. Its impact is felt ...

Excess light at night can contribute to air pollution, according to a study by scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Cooperative Institute for Research in ...

Concern over global light pollution is growing. Astronomers are noticing its growing effect on astronomical observations, just as predicted in prior decades. Our artificial light, much of which is not ...

A Darksky International study shows Wards 7 and 8 face disproportionate light pollution, exceeding roadway illumination ...

Humans are naturally afraid of the dark. We sometimes imagine monsters under the bed and walk faster down unlit streets at night. To conquer our fears, we may leave a night light on to scare away the ...