Darkness News
The IDA Wants You
June 15, 2022 - IDA
The International Dark Sky Association is now accepting applications for the advocacy network. New groups can submit for approval now.
Read MoreCircadian Rhythm Connected to Diet, Eye Health, Lifespan
June 14, 2022 - Nature
A Buck Institute study has demonstrated the correlation of three health outcomes to the maintenance of the one system in fruit flies. Insects deprived of food on certain schedules lived longer, saw changes in eyes.
Read MoreProfessional Ping Pongers Need a Good Night’s Sleep
June 13, 2022 - Brain Sciences
An event-related potential study conducted by the Beijing Sport University showed that both high-level table tennis athletes and non-athlete participants suffered notably after 36 hours of sleep deprivation.
Read MoreThe Audubon Society of Oregon Asks for Lights Out
June 10, 2022 - Oregon Public Broadcasting
The Portland branch of the bird welfare group has requested that residents in the northern part of state dim or extinguish lights for migration season. 5 million birds are expected to pass through the region each day of the period.
Read MoreMelatonin Poisoning on the Rise Among Young People
June 9, 2022 - Associated Press
US poison control centers have seen a 6-fold increases in calls about children consuming large doses of melatonin supplements. Such overdoses are usually harmless long-term.
Read MoreColorado Plans More Dark Sky Spaces
June 8, 2022 - 5280 Magazine
A new House Bill proposes diverting state tourism office funds to any area seeking recognition from the International Dark Sky Association as a dark sky space. The state already has 15 recognized spaces.
Read MoreNew Dallas High-Rise Draws Complaints
June 7, 2022 - NBC Dallas
20-story structure on Pearl Street includes a 10-floor parking garage that local claim is lit too brightly at night. Property managers have told city councilors that they plan to install screens for that portion of the building.
Read MoreCircadian Rhythm Disruption Increases Tumor Growth Rate
June 6, 2022 - Advanced Biology
Mice that were kept in enclosures with irregular lighting schedules, saw faster growth of injected tumors than control groups.
Read MoreMichigan Dark Sky Preserves Close at 10pm
June 3, 2022 - Michigan Live
A policy audit by the state Department of Natural Resources has discovered that the 6 IDA recognized dark sky preserves are closed to all but registered campers after 10pm. A meeting on the 9th may change land use policy.
Read MoreHudson Valley, NY Asks for Lights Out
June 2, 2022 - Hudson Valley Post
Residents of Southern NY have been asked by local authorities to turn off non-essential lighting at 11pm. The State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking these to avoid bird strikes.
Read MoreLocals Like Astrotourism
June 1, 2022 - Sustainability
A new study from the University of Zaragoza in Spain has determined that approval of dark sky-related laws and policies is related to how well they work as a draw for tourism.
Read MoreA Proposed Dark Sky Reserve Would be the World’s Largest
May 31, 2022 - Colorado Public Radio
A site proposed in southern central Colorado near Sangre de Cristo would cover 4,200 square miles of territory. Most of that space is within the bounds of two national protected forests.
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