Light pollution, or artificial light at night (ALAN), is a widespread phenomenon in areas with dense human populations.

While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has ...

As wooded and grassy areas are erased for buildings, parking lots, and manicured lawns, lightning bugs have fewer locations ...

Oneida and Vilas County Conservation Departments are encouraging folks to turn off the lights this weekend.It’s their third ...

Fireworks may dazzle, but they also pollute the air, disrupt wildlife and pose health risks. Some North Carolina cities are ...

While undeniably convenient and essential for safety, this constant glow, often referred to as "light pollution," is more than just an aesthetic inconvenience for stargazers. Increasing evidence ...

As part of its commitment to enhancing dark skies in the community, the Deschutes County Planning Commission will hold a ...

Bug zappers are marketed to reduce the mosquito population, making outdoor spaces more usable during nighttime. If the bugs are attracted to the zapper’s light, they won’t bother you, who is a safe ...