Artificial light is one of the most ingrained features of modern life. For humans, light after dark offers convenience and a ...

A new study from the University of Exeter shows that artificial light does more than attract moths. Light can cause moths to ...

Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths' attraction to artificial ...

City lights reaching the ocean may be quietly altering sharks’ biology, revealing how modern coastlines are reshaping life ...

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 ...

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. ...

Moths are declining at a rapid rate in the U.K., and artificial lighting is to blame for the decrease in population.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

All houseplants need light to thrive, but during the colder months, natural light often isn’t enough. That’s where grow ...