Exposure to outdoor light at night could put people at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience. "We show that, in the U.S.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Scientists researching the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease ...

The morning sun is hidden behind clouds facing the East Foothills during sunrise at the Palo Alto Baylands. Photo by Veronica Weber. For Palo Alto’s conservationists, the adoption of a “dark sky” law ...

Charles Fulco, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, teacher, and host of the Science@Home podcast, illuminates the issue of light pollution. Light pollution is the bane of neighbors, motorists, ...

Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing increasingly concerned that these lights could be blinding us to the ...

Earth's night sky really isn't as dark as it used to be. In fact, according to a new study, global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over the past 25 years. "The global spread of ...

For decades, amateur astronomers have railed against light pollution — the single greatest negative impact of humans on the night sky. Initially, the argument was, “We can’t see the stars anymore!” ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- Excess light cast into the sky is now seen as a form of pollution with real impacts on the environment. The State of California is now considering a bill that would be a ...

Our night sky is rapidly disappearing. At our current rate of dumping excess light into the world, a child born today who could see 250 stars right now from their nearby night sky will only be able to ...

Citizen Science Salon is a partnership between our sister publication, Discover, and SciStarter.Org. For most of human history, we slept under the stars. Instead of staring at electronic screens, our ...

Buellton on Thursday moved toward new outdoor lighting standards meant to curb light pollution. The Buellton City Council voted unanimously to introduce ...

States with an overexposure to artificial light pollution—particularly at night—are linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by scientists at Rush University ...