Episode 126 – News - Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter March 6, 2025

Highlights from this episode:

• Road Trips

• Low Orbit

• Parks

• Highways

 

Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle 

 

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Headlines and Sources:

 

Depression Symptoms Linked with Circadian Rhythm

https://www.health.com/how-to-ease-nighttime-blues-11678870

 

Light Pollution Linked with Type 2 Diabetes (in Monkeys)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39950097/

 

Circadian Rhythms Influence Caloric Intake (in Teens)

https://www.psychiatrist.com/news/circadian-rhythms-influence-caloric-intake/

 

Morning Exercise Linked with Cognitive Boost (in Dancers)

https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5175/7/1/7

 

New Study Recommends Circadian Entrainment for Cardiac Patients in ICU

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40635-025-00730-2?error=cookies_not_supported&code=c2adf1bc-516e-4bd2-abb4-c65b00e6d9a9

 

We’re Sleeping Longer and Better Than Any Time in History But We’re Less Rested

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/you-re-sleeping-much-longer-than-your-ancestors-but-here-s-why-you-re-still-right-to-complain/ar-AA1zVvVe

 

Self-Driving Cars Confused by Emergency Vehicle Lighting

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/self-driving-cars-confused-by-flashing-emergency-lights-study-finds

 

Porsche Headlights Recalled for Brightness

https://www.kbb.com/car-news/recall-alert-porsche-911-headlights-too-bright/#:~:text=Porsche%20has%20recalled%20878%20units,can%20temporarily%20blind%20oncoming%20drivers

 

Next Tesla Model Year Will Have Adaptive Headlights on All Models

https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-confirms-adaptive-headlights-coming-to-all-models-with-matrix-leds-in-north-america/#google_vignette

 

Light Pollution Linked with Mass Insect Deaths (again)

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0269749125002003

 

Roosevelt Park Zoo Leads Lights Out for Birds Initiative

https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2025/02/join-zoo-to-support-lights-out-for-birds-initiative/

 

Yorkshire Celebrates 10 Years of Darkness

https://uk.headtopics.com/news/yorkshire-s-dark-skies-celebrate-10th-anniversary-of-65920321

 

City of Las Vegas Pass Light Pollution Bylaw Ahead of LDS Temple Construction

https://thenevadaglobe.com/702times/city-bureaucracy-vs-faith-las-vegas-imposes-limits-on-lds-temple-lighting/

 

MI Residents Seeks to Expand Reach of Dark Sky Reserves in the Upper Peninsula

https://www.mlive.com/environment/2025/02/michigan-bans-state-dark-sky-preserves-in-the-up-some-want-that-to-change.html#:~:text=The%20effort%20to%20overturn%20the,yet%20been%20introduced%20in%20Lansing

 

Airport in Jackson, WY Seeks DarkSky Recognition

https://buckrail.com/jh-airport-on-track-to-become-first-darksky-certified-airport/

 

Chico, CA Debates Darkness

https://www.mynspr.org/news/2025-02-20/dark-skies-or-safer-streets-chico-discusses-street-lights

 

New Ronan, MT Commision Members Seeks Dark Sky Audit

https://leaderadvertiser.com/news/2025/feb/20/four-members-appointed-to-ronan-study-commission/

 

Logan Square, IL Cracks Down on Lighting Trespass

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/11/04/ordinance-would-crack-down-on-too-bright-exterior-lights-as-logan-square-neighbors-fight-rogue-homeowner/

 

Berthoud, CO Town Board to Seek DarkSky Recognition

https://berthoudsurveyor.com/town-board-waives-after-prom-fees-approves-historic-renovation-and-pursues-darksky-certification/

 

Proposed Data Center in Port Washington, WI Threatens Observatory

https://www.ozaukeepress.com/content/letter-data-center-threatens-end-observatory%E2%80%99s-night-sky-views

 

Boulder City, NV Installs New, Responsible Lighting

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/a-great-thing-boulder-city-takes-steps-to-darken-its-skies-3309577/

 

Byrne Dairy Installs Dark Sky Compliant Lighting

https://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/byrne-dairy-gets-city-planners-approval/article_34a2cf92-eec3-11ef-8b35-b73ca7b0f451.html

 

Fort Wayne, IN Golf Center Promises to Limit Light Pollution

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/bait-and-switch-councilman-russ-jehl-opposes-golf-entertainment-center-cites-zoning-issues/

 

Comber Greenway in Ireland Test Red Lighting

https://issuu.com/designinglighting/docs/dlg_vol_ii_issue_3/s/66750480

 

Turkey to Pursue Recognition for a Dark Sky Park this Year

https://bazaartimes.com/turkiye-takes-a-step-into-astrotourism-ministries-to-include-it-in-development-plans/#google_vignette

 

Bhopal India Opens Campground for Sleep Tourism

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/mpt-installs-tent-cities-embracing-sleep-tourism/articleshow/118611284.cms

 

SpaceSail Plans on Launching 15,000 Low-Orbit Satellites by 2030

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-space-junk-china-based-starlink-competitor-spacesail-plans-to-have-15-000-satellites-deployed-by-2030-and-its-not-the-only-one-with-its-eyes-on-the-skies/

 

UN Meets on Satellite Impacts

https://cps.iau.org/news/un-meeting-features-satellite-impact-on-astronomy/

 

US Space Force to Mandate Laser Devices for Orbital Management

https://boingboing.net/2025/02/25/laser-license-plates-help-satellites-dodge-orbital-collisions.html