All articles tagged with #light pollution
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Cool Down
A study reveals that artificial city lights cause bats to take longer, energy-expensive detours to avoid illuminated areas, highlighting the negative impact of light pollution on nocturnal wildlife and emphasizing the need for reducing artificial lighting in urban planning.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Verge
The increasing number of satellites, especially from megaconstellations like Starlink, is significantly impairing the ability of space telescopes like Hubble to capture clear images, with projections indicating a worsening problem that could hinder astronomical research and space safety. Solutions such as designing less reflective satellites and better coordination are urgently needed to ensure sustainable coexistence in space.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Financial Times
A surge in satellite launches is brightening the night sky and obstructing astronomers' ability to study distant galaxies, raising concerns over space regulation and the impact on scientific research, with projections of up to 500,000 satellites orbiting by the 2030s.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A remote telescope farm in Texas, created by amateur astronomer Bray Falls, allows global customers to control telescopes remotely and observe the night sky despite increasing light pollution, helping to preserve the wonder of stargazing and facilitate space discoveries.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Glow-worms and fireflies are declining globally due to habitat loss, climate change, and light pollution, prompting conservation efforts like habitat restoration and reintroduction, though their future remains uncertain amid ongoing threats.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gizmodo
New research suggests that exposure to artificial light at night increases brain stress signals, inflammation in blood vessels, and the risk of heart disease, emphasizing the health benefits of sleeping in total darkness.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Live Science
A California startup, Reflect Orbital, plans to launch up to 4,000 giant mirrors into space to reflect sunlight onto Earth's night side, aiming to extend daylight hours for energy and agriculture. Experts warn this could cause severe light pollution, disrupt astronomy, and pose space safety risks, with past similar attempts having failed and skepticism about the feasibility and environmental impact of the project.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gizmodo
A California startup, Reflect Orbital, plans to launch 4,000 mirrors into orbit to redirect sunlight to Earth-based solar farms, aiming for continuous energy supply, but scientists warn this could cause significant light pollution, disrupt astronomy, and harm wildlife, raising environmental and ecological concerns.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Space
California-based startup Reflect Orbital plans to launch a constellation of over 4,000 space mirrors to enhance solar power generation by reflecting sunlight onto Earth during twilight hours, but this project has raised concerns among astronomers and environmentalists due to its potential to significantly increase light pollution and disrupt natural ecosystems and astronomical observations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
The article advises viewers to leave city areas this week to witness the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, Northern Lights, and bright comets, emphasizing the importance of dark skies for optimal viewing due to light pollution and providing tips for observing these celestial events.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
New research shows that the 2024 North American total solar eclipse temporarily reset the biological clocks of some bird species, causing many to sing as if it were dawn, highlighting their sensitivity to light changes and implications for conservation amid increasing light pollution.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Tribune India
Reflect Orbital proposes to use large mirrors on satellites to beam sunlight onto Earth for solar energy after sunset, but the plan raises significant concerns about light pollution and practicality, especially with potential thousands of satellites creating bright flashes and obstructing astronomical observations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ScienceAlert
A US startup, Reflect Orbital, plans to deploy thousands of satellites with mirrors to beam sunlight onto Earth for solar energy at night, but this raises significant concerns about light pollution, astronomical interference, and practicality, with the potential for bright flashes and widespread environmental impact.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Conversation
A US startup, Reflect Orbital, plans to deploy thousands of satellites with mirrors to reflect sunlight onto Earth for solar power after dark, but this approach faces significant technical challenges and could cause severe light pollution, impacting astronomy and the natural night environment.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Daily Beast
A California startup, Reflect Orbital, plans to launch up to 4,000 satellites to reflect sunlight for solar energy at night, but astronomers and environmentalists are concerned about the impact of increased light pollution on astronomical research and nocturnal wildlife. The project has received significant funding but faces potential regulatory hurdles from the FCC.