Light pollution does far more than ruin stargazing experiences — it has a devastating affect on the environment. Driven primarily by unchecked urbanization, ...

Earth's night sky really isn't as dark as it used to be. Global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over the past 25 years, a study finds.

New LED lights may be causing more light pollution, washing out our view of the stars 07:49. America's rapid adoption of LED lighting saves money and uses less electricity. But it's also making it ...

When we disrupt the natural cycle of light and dark, wildlife can suffer. Migratory birds are thrown off course. Nocturnal ...

Light pollution cut humanity’s connection with the stars—but we can restore it The world’s night sky more than doubled in artificial brightness from 2011 to 2022.

“Nightly light pollution — a modifiable environmental factor — may be an important risk factor.” 3 Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia — Alzheimer’s disease is ...

How light pollution can imperil migrating birds by luring them into cities Migrating birds need stopover locations en route where they can rest and feed. A new study shows that artificial light ...

Excessive light pollution may increase our risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research has warned. These associations are particularly pronounced among younger members of the population and ...

Thanks to Light Pollution, One-Third of the World—and 80 Percent of Americans—Can No Longer See the Milky Way. Published Jun 10, 2016 at 7:07 PM EDT Updated Jun 19, 2016 at 4:16 AM EDT.

The creation of the light bulb in 1879 would forever shape our homes, streets and offices. But by the 1950s, light pollution became a concern, as it affects both natural ecosystems and human health.