Darkness News
Circadian Neurons Prevent Inflammation
October 8, 2021 - Nature Communications
Team at Washington University in St Louis, MO have determined that circadian neurons have a role in producing glucocorticoids, the hormones
Read MoreNew Urban Night Sky Place
October 7, 2021 - nternational Dark Sky Association
Stacy Park in Olivette, MO is latest and fourth ever IDA certified urban night sky place.
Read MoreCircadian Rhythms Affect Bone Development and Reconstruction
October 6, 2021 - Journal of Translational Medicine
A research team at Tongji Medical College has determined that circadian rhythms are used in the regulation of bone energy metabolism, both in childhood and adolescent development and healing after breakage.
Read MoreCheatgrass Thrives Under Urban ALAN
October 5, 2021 - Ecology and Evolution
Bromus tectorum, an invasive species, was found to grow densely under street lamps in a study from the University of Denver and the SciTech STEM Camp for pre-teen girls.
Read MoreSeaside Lighting Hurts Anemonefish’ Odds of Survival
October 4, 2021 - Royal Society Publishing
Royal Society research of reef-dwelling fish in French Polynesia shows that increased light at night increases risk of death.
Read MoreUrban Starlight is Not a Lost Cause
October 1, 2021 - International Journal of Sustainable Lighting IJS
Findings from a group of EU-based researchers have determined that responsible outdoor light is feasible and desirable in city-settings.
Read MoreBoulder City Begins Dark Sky Preservation Process
September 30, 2021 - Boulder City Review
Nevada - City Council has begun to draft an ordinance to limit light pollution within city limits and the Lake Mead National Recreational Area.
Read MoreGerman Insect Protection Act Targets Aquatic Insects
September 29, 2021 - Phys.Org
Water-based and near-water insects have particular needs in terms of light pollution.
Read MoreManx Island Seabirds Prefer Warmer, Dimmer Lights
September 28, 2021 - Nature
Oxford University zoologists studied puffins under a number of lighting conditions at night and found that they avoid all light, but less so for warmer color temperatures and lower light levels.
Read MoreDim Light in the Evening Disrupts Circadian Rhythms
September 27, 2021 - Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Even light as low as 20 lux (the average street light) slows melatonin creation, and harms sleep patterns say study from Oxford neuroscientists.
Read MoreMelatonin Suppresses Oral Cancer Cells
September 24, 2021 - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Dental surgeons and the University of Hong Kong have determined that melatonin (both naturally occurring and over-the-counter) blocks certain signaling pathways of squamous cell carcinomas.
Read MorePittsburgh goes Lights Out for Migrating Birds
September 24, 2021 - PennLive
Pittsburgh joins Philadelphia in a voluntary initiative to encourage lower levels of illumination during migration season.
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