Darkness News
Light at night disrupts biological clocks, calendars, and immune function
November 12, 2021 - Seminars in Immunopathology
A team of researchers at West Virginia University lead by William Walker have confirmed that circadian disruption directedly corelates with damage to immune function.
Read MoreA New Way to Distinguish Ground Light from Space
November 11, 2021 - Remote Sensing
A multinational team of researchers have devised a new method for identifying lighting types when photographed by the International Space Station. A quick comparison of blue-to-green and green-to-red ratio of light can distinguish between sodium or halogen light.
Read MoreKerry International Dark Sky Reserve to Host Webinars
November 10, 2021 - Kerry Dark Sky Tourism
Monthly Zoom meetings will be hosted by John Flannery of the IAS with a variety of guests. Topics will cover dark sky tourism and guides. Webinars will the first Thursday of the month and be made available on YouTube afterward.
Read MoreLED Face Masks; Good Skin Care Habit, Bad for Sleep Habits
November 10, 2021 - Medical Express
A study conducted by Monash University shows that these devices, which are intended for skin care, emit enough blue light to suppress melatonin production and damage circadian rhythms.
Read MoreLight Pollution Is Causing Daytime Chirping from Crickets
November 9, 2021 - Science Daily
Researchers at Tel-Aviv University and Open University have observed that male crickets exposed to ALAN will begin chirping during the day. Because chirping is a mating display, it is believed this new behavior will hinder reproduction.
Read MoreDark Sky Program Works
November 8, 2021 - International Journal of Sustainable Lighting
An analysis of satellite images from GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences shows that light emissions do drop after starting the certification process.
Read More‘Beautiful Stars’ Town, Ibara is Now a Dark Sky Community
November 5, 2021 - International Dark Sky Association
Bisei Town, Okayama, Japan is the first region in Asia recognized by the IDA.
Read MoreLight Before Bed is a Bad Idea
November 4, 2021 - Clocks & Sleep
Study published in Clock & Sleep indicates that short wavelength light before bed not only makes it harder to get to sleep, but also makes sleep less restful.
Read MoreUS Marine Corps Base Hawai’i Protects Seat Turtle Hatchlings
November 3, 2021 - The Patch
Officials at the base partnered with civilian entities, US F&W, NOAA, and Malana Na Honu to protect 31 nests this year.
Read MoreBee Cave, TX to Seek Dark Sky Community Status
November 2, 2021 - Community Impact
City has begun the process expanding its existing glare control ordinances to reach full compliance with IDA standards.
Read MoreLight from Dania Beach, FL Businesses Blamed for Turtle “Massacre”
November 1, 2021 - Local 10
The deaths of dozens sea turtle hatchling are being laid at the feet of beach-side businesses’ violations of local lighting ordinances, allege advocates and volunteers in the area.
Read MoreMammoth Cave Certified as a Dark Sky Space
October 29, 2021 - Tri-City Herald
The national park is Kentucky’s first space recognized by the IDA.
Read More