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Ecological light pollution [1] is the effect of artificial light on individual organisms and on the structure of ecosystems as a whole.. The effect that artificial light has upon organisms is highly variable, [2] and ranges from beneficial (e.g. increased ability for predator species to observe prey) to immediately fatal (e.g. moths that are attracted to incandescent lanterns and are killed by ...
On a sunny day, Rayleigh scattering gives the sky a blue gradient, darkest around the zenith and brightest near the horizon. Light rays coming from the zenith take the shortest-possible path (1 ⁄ 38) through the air mass, yielding less scattering. Light rays coming from the horizon take the longest-possible path through the air, yielding more ...
Artificial light at night causing circadian disruption additionally impacts sex steroid production. Increased levels of progestogens and androgens was found in night shift workers as compared to "working hour" workers. [21] The proper exposure to light has become an accepted way to alleviate some of the effects of seasonal affective disorder ...
The Northern Lights installation creates a magical winter wonderland with a sit-in infinity snow globe at Beacon Park in downtown Detroit that is free and will be open to the public during park ...
Decorating the Christmas tree each holiday season is a time-honored tradition for many. But even if you've been hanging lights, garland and ornaments for years, there are always new tips and ...
Around 20 million people were under winter weather alerts across the regions, which received upward of an inch of snow in a weather system that produced a covering of light to moderate snow before ...
Insectivorous bats may eat over 120 percent of their body weight per day, while frugivorous bats may eat over twice their weight. [147] They can travel significant distances each night, exceptionally as much as 38.5 km (24 mi) in the spotted bat ( Euderma maculatum ), in search of food. [ 148 ]
This year’s display, named “Misfit Island Christmas Spectacular,” is Reid’s biggest yet — featuring 100,000 lights and over 500 decorations donated by the community.