In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, make roads safer, and enhance landscaping. Undisrupted light, however, ...

Too much sun can ruin photosynthesis, scorching plants and other organisms that depend on capturing sunlight for energy. Beneath the waves, though, algae have found a clever shield. Subscribe to our ...

Too much screen use has been linked to obesity and psychological problems. Now a new study has identified a new problem—a study in fruit flies suggests our basic cellular functions could be impacted ...

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A new study says that aging may be accelerated with excessive time in front of, and looking at, the many screens we use for our computers and devices daily. The study, published in the journal ...

American researchers investigated correlations between outside nightly light pollution and Alzheimer’s disease. HUDSON MCDONALD VIA PEXELS. “> Excessive light pollution at night may increase the risk ...

Plants, algae, and certain bacteria need light to survive. But when this light becomes too strong, it can be dangerous for their cells. Researchers from Irig, in collaboration with the University of ...