(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Notre Dame found that the more than 45 million grasshoppers that swarmed Las Vegas one summer night in 2019 did so due to light pollution. The researchers said that artificial lights lured the grasshoppers into the city, noting that the greatest numbers were concentrated over where the lights were brightest. “It’s really […]

(Natural News) Bad news: Constant exposure to blue light from your phone, computer and even household fixtures could be affecting your longevity — even if it’s not shining directly in your eyes. This is according to a new study conducted by a research team at Oregon State University (OSU), which found that the blue wavelength […]

(Natural News) No matter where you look, people of all ages are constantly on their phones: taking calls, answering messages or just browsing the internet. Frequent phone users may even be on their devices most of the day. Scrolling on your phone may seem like a harmless activity, but scientists warn that just one hour of […]

(Natural News) After a long day of work, many people might find themselves watching a show before they fall asleep. However, if you manage to fall asleep while leaving the television on, it might lead to some negative consequences on your health. A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that exposure to artificial light while […]

(Natural News) When the sun goes down and the lights dim, biological rhythms prepare the body and the mind for rest. A calming silence and a cozy darkness await us, but we are too eager to fill this downtime with noise, light, and stimulation from our devices. Reflection, relaxation, and a deep, meaningful sleep are […]

(Natural News) When was the last time that stars showed up the night sky in your area? For many towns and cities in the U.K., that’s a difficult question to answer, since they suffer from so much light pollution that the starlight gets drowned out by artificial light. A recent star count by Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) warned that […]

(Natural News) Nights are getting too bright for people to fall and stay asleep, warned South Korean researchers. They found that rising amounts of light pollution cast by artificial outdoor lighting can cause insomnia in older adults, forcing the affected people to take pharmaceutical drugs in futile attempts to improve their sleep. Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, their […]

(Natural News) When street lights are turned off for part of the night, they do not just save on the electricity bill. Researchers from the U.K. said that the energy-conserving practice also benefits moths and other nocturnal insects by helping to restore the animals’ original behavior before artificial light pollution intruded upon the night. In a study published in […]

(Natural News) You have probably relegated light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to the same spot that electric light bulbs used to occupy in your awareness. At the most, there will be a slight footnote that the new device gives off more light and consumes less energy than the old one. But some researchers are arguing that LEDs bring more than […]

(Natural News) Research has proven that exposure to blue light can affect sleep quality. But did you know that exposure to bright lights at night can also affect your blood sugar levels? The study, which was published in the journal PLOS ONE, was conducted by researchers from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg). Bright lights, blood sugar, […]