Artificial light at night, or ALAN, is one of the most pervasive byproducts of coastal urbanization. Streetlights, skyscrapers, and waterfront developments flood the night sky wit ...

First-ever measurements of melatonin in wild sharks shows artificial light can disrupt nighttime hormone levels ...

Night on planet Earth is getting brighter as artificial light illuminates more natural spaces. Scientists know a lot about how this messes with ecosystems on land, but new research shows it can ...

Artificial light is one of the most ingrained features of modern life. For humans, light after dark offers convenience and a sense of safety. For wildlife, it's a growing environmental disturbance.

Good sleep hygiene calls for, among other things, a cool, dark and relaxing environment. It turns out the dark part is key to helping prevent heart disease. People who are exposed to more artificial ...

Artificial light has disrupted people’s sleep and circadian rhythms. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge says it’s also affecting the sleep and behavior of other living things that share our urban ...

Like most species, bees have a circadian rhythm that affects their internal functions and behaviors, such as their sleep cycles. When humans don't get enough restful sleep, it can create problems such ...

The early bird gets the worm, as the old saying goes. And now a lot of birds around the globe are starting their days earlier than ever, because of unnaturally bright skies caused by light pollution. ...

Computer vision technologies are artificial intelligence (AI)-powered systems that can capture, analyze, and interpret visual data captured from real-world environments. While these systems are now ...

All houseplants need light to thrive, but during the colder months, natural light often isn’t enough. That’s where grow lights come in. Grow lights can supplement natural sunlight or replace it ...