Light pollution has become increasingly concentrated and expanded in urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is increasing by up to 10% per year in North America based on the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our latest research, we found that glow from cities and urban slums can strongly… Read More »
Light pollution has become increasingly concentrated and expanded in urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is increasing by up to 10% per year in North America based on the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our latest research, we found that glow from cities and urban slums can strongly… Read More »
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 comes at an exciting time for wild birds. Local birds sing for mates and fight for territories as they prepare for their once-a-year chance to breed. Tens of millions of migratory birds will pass through the totality route, migrating mostly at night. Because birds use light to… Read More »
Although it may seem ominous, the total solar eclipse in early April will not cause a frenzy in the animal kingdom. But signs aside, a solar eclipse also has an impact on birds, insects and others because of how dependent these animals are on the sun for orientation. “Light is a ubiquitous signal,” said Cecilia… Read More »
A pelican observes activity in the port of Kalloni on the Greek island of Lesbos – Horizon International Images / Alamy The clue was all khakis and camera bags. In mid-April, nine-tenths of the seats on the year’s first direct flight to the Greek island of Lesbos were occupied by wildlife enthusiasts. Here in the… Read More »
Light pollution has become increasingly concentrated and expanded in urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is increasing by up to 10% per year in North America based on the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our latest research, we found that glare from cities and urban slums can strongly… Read More »