Light pollution may do more than disrupt wildlife: new research finds it can extend pollen seasons, increasing allergy risks and public health costs.

Craig Leppert grew up with a painful condition that left him in extreme pain when exposed to sunlight. As an adult, he ...

ESA's Proba-3 mission, made up of twin spacecraft capable of aligning to create artificial eclipses, has captured "rare" ...

A hidden pigment helps ocean algae harness sunlight without getting burned—and it may hold clues for better solar tech.

Artificial light at night extends pollen season and increases allergen exposure in Northeastern United States cities. Lin Meng and colleagues analyzed 12 years of pollen data from 12 monitoring ...

A California startup wants to bounce sunlight from orbit onto Earth after dark, and the idea is stirring up serious debate. Supporters picture brighter nights for emergencies and extended productivity ...

Oxygenic photosynthetic organisms utilize energy from the sun to split water into protons, electrons and oxygen—products vital to life on earth. The process takes place through light-induced electron ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...

Artificial light pollution is a lesser-known factor contributing to the decline of pollinator species. Light pollution negatively impacts nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats, disrupting their ...

Scientists in China have made a breakthrough with fusion energy that could finally overcome one of the most stubborn barriers to realising the next-generation energy source. A team from the Chinese ...

YORK, Pa. — It may look festive this time of year with the bright Christmas lights still glowing through the night. However, new research suggests too much artificial light after dark could be doing ...

The bad news is that residents of Steamboat Springs will only have nine hours, 17 minutes of sunlight from sunrise to sunset Sunday, but the good news is that the days will start getting longer ...