Excessive light pollution may increase our risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research has warned. These associations are particularly pronounced among younger members of the population and emphasize ...

Students and faculty have noticed light pollution on campus, sparking environmental concerns. Negative effects on bird migration and stargazing can be caused from too much artificial light.

BISMARCK — In the name of protecting migratory birds and the North Dakotans they fly over, some state lawmakers want to make the darkest spring nights darker. Other lawmakers, however, say state ...

A Chilean astronomer has become dedicated to battling light pollution in the Atacama Desert and preserve what is considered the best place on Earth to study space. Eduardo Unda-Sanzana at the Paranal ...