Darkness News
No Evidence that Cone Photoreceptors Contribute to Circadian Rhythm
October 25, 2024 - BioRXiv
A preprint study from the University of Basel has determined that the cone photoreceptor of the eye (those being the […]
Read MoreChile to Limit Spectra of Exterior Lighting
October 24, 2024 - The Office for the Protection of the Quality of the Sky in Northern Chile
The MMA Lighting Standard DS043 will limit brightness, directionality, time of operation, and spectral power distribution in the Antofagasta, Atacama […]
Read MorePoor Sleep Leads to Overeating
October 23, 2024 - Nexus Newsfeed
A review of 11 sleep studies has determined that participant consumed an average of 385 extra calories on the day […]
Read MoreLED Lighting Particularly Harmful to Shearwater Fledgelings
October 22, 2024 - Journal of Experimental Biology
A study of shearwater fledglings conducted in the Azores has found that LED lighting is disorienting to the seabirds.
Read MoreBrighter Nights, Darker Days Will Kill You (Because of a Confluence of Mortality Risk Factors)
October 21, 2024 - PNAS
A study that gave light sensors to 89,000 individuals over the age of 40 and found that those who were […]
Read MoreVernon County, WI Loses Out on Dark Sky Status
October 18, 2024 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wildcat Mountain State Park, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve and Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area were all under consideration for recognition […]
Read MoreEdison, NJ Debates Light Trespass Law
October 16, 2024 - TAPinto Edison
The township in central New Jersey has proposed a residential lighting ordinance that would prohibit buildings from installing lighting above […]
Read MoreDSI Issues Principles for Responsible Astrotourism
October 15, 2024 - DarkSky International
As astrotourism, ie. travel for the sake of star gazing, becomes more popular human activity adds risks to the environment. […]
Read MoreHarbor in Kotka, Finland Dims When No One is There
October 11, 2024 - LED Inside
The public area of Kantasatama harbor has added smart lighting system that brightens when it detects motion. The 137 luminaires […]
Read MoreProposed Latter Day Saints Temple Approved in Las Vegas, NV; Prompts Review of Policy
October 10, 2024 - Fox 5 Vegas
The temple’s approval was heavily debated, which has sparked interest in lighting ordinance reform from city council. The city may […]
Read MoreNevada Plans Starry Skies Certification Program
October 9, 2024 - NewsPub
The Nevada Starry Skies Certification Program is a new initiative from the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation. The State-run program […]
Read MoreBright Light in Afternoon and Evening Suppresses Melatonin in Human Teens
October 8, 2024 - BioRXiv
A multi-disciplinary team at the University of Basel has determined that bright light exposure during the day reduced melatonin levels […]
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