Light pollution from urban areas has steadily increased and expanded, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is growing by as much as 10% per year in North America, as measured by the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our recent research, we found that the glow of cities and urban suburbs … Read more
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 coincides with an exciting time for wild birds. Local birds sing for mates and fight for territories as they prepare for their annual chance to breed. Tens of millions of migratory birds will follow the path of totality, and they migrate mostly at night. Because birds use … Read more
A pelican observes activity in Kalloni harbor on the Greek island of Lesbos – Horizon International Images / Alamy The clue was all the khaki bags and camera bags. In mid-April, nine-tenths of the seats on the first direct flight of the year to the Greek island of Lesbos were occupied by nature lovers. Here … Read more
Light pollution from urban areas has steadily increased and expanded, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is growing by as much as 10% per year in North America, as measured by the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our recent research, we found that the glow of cities and urban suburbs … Read more