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ARTIFICIAL LIGHT POLLUTION
The stars are still there, we just can't see them anymore as artificial light is now changing that view at an alarming pace, creating a brightening night that future generations may barely recognizeArtificial light pollution erases stars twice as fast as satellites measured. A child seeing 250 stars today may see fewer than 100 by age ...- Once-in-a-century moment on August 12: Spain village to go dark twice amid total solar eclipse and Perseid meteor showerAvellanosa de Muñó will witness Spain's first total solar eclipse since 1912. This rare event occurs on August 12, 2026, near sunset. The v...
- No electricity, no diesel: Sonam Wangchuk's invented tent can stay warm at up to -14 degrees. How does it work?Sonam Wangchuk’s innovative tent was designed to stay warm even when temperatures outside dropped to -14°C. In 2021, he said it could reach...
- Buck Moon 2026: Here's how to catch the best view of July Full Moon from these US statesJuly Full Moon 2026: Arrive early to secure the best viewing spot and enjoy an unobstructed view of the sky. The Buck Moon 2026 is more tha...
- In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across EuropeRussia's ambitious Znamya project aimed to channel sunlight to Earth via mirrors in orbit. In a remarkable demonstration in 1993, the Znamy...
- Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
- BenQ bets big on B2B segment, but its biggest opportunity may still be in home entertainmentBenQ is integrating on-device generative AI into Indian classrooms with its new RP05 interactive display, simplifying teaching tasks. Beyon...
- Aurora in Indian Today Time: Here's how, when and where to watch dancing light as solar storm hits Earth tonightAurora India Time: A powerful solar storm is heading towards Earth, bringing a rare chance to see the Northern Lights in northern India. Th...
- Earth is getting ever brighter at night. Here's the reason whyEarth's nighttime illumination increased by 16% between 2014 and 2022, driven by urban expansion and energy access in developing regions. H...
- Why Do Some Fish Swim Toward Bright Light Instead of Hiding? Scientists Say Parasites May Be Behind ItParasites are manipulating fish behavior, luring them into brighter waters where they are more vulnerable to predators. This parasitic stra...
- Study Links outdoor artificial light exposure to increased stroke riskA recent study conducted in China involving over 28,000 adults has found a potential link between exposure to outdoor artificial light at n...
- Is this artificial rain or real? Delhiites surprised by unpredicted weather change with no prior forecastDelhi experienced a welcome respite from pollution as unexpected rain showered the city, clearing toxic pollutants. Several users took to s...
- Ashneer Grover appeals to switch on Mumbai Sea link lights with a hilarious tweetAshneer Grover has appealed to the Mumbai authorities to turn on the lights of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link cables. He even compared the Bandr...
- A celestial spectacle to dazzle the night sky next week, five planets to be visible with naked eyeFive planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus, will be visible at their best with naked eye this Tuesday, March 28.
- Less light, more darkness, firefly action!As we approach Diwali, the festival of lights, perhaps we should spare a thought for light pollution, responsible not just for the disappea...
- Light pollution may harm amphibians: StudyExposure to light at night has the potential to make amphibians more susceptible to the effects of additional stressors, like road salt and...
- World Environment Day: Why kids in Delhi are growing up without seeing a starry skyDust from more than 2,000 high rise-buildings in Gurugram, Noida, and smoke in Delhi create this layer of smog. Visibility of stars has dro...
- After Air pollution, light pollution becomes dark spot on celebrationsThe growing demand for made-inChina fairy lights has taken business away from small-scale, local craftsmen.
- One third of people cannot see Milky Way due to light pollutionThe artificial brightening of night sky is profoundly altering fundamental human experience- the opportunity to view the sky above in eveni...
- Darker side of light pollutionIndia like other countries world over is falling prey to one of the lesser known, but equally grave, type of pollution caused by none other...
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