Maps can show more than just where things are—they can also show how things change. New maps of artificial light reveal a ...

NASA maps reveal how night lights are changing across the globe, with huge swathes of the UK fading into darkness.

Sky watchers may be able to see activity on May 15 as well, but the phenomenon will likely be lighter and more difficult to ...

The laser engraving landscape on Etsy has shifted dramatically in 2026. With new platform rules requiring sellers to prove original design ownership for computerized tools, the era of simply reselling ...

About 80% of Americans can't see the Milky Way due to artificial light pollution. A new study shows where it has gotten worse ...

Abstract: Light field image processing offers promising opportunities for the development of three-dimensional object imaging technology in healthcare. However, implementing it in real-world scenarios ...

Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes. When you purchase through links on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The northern lights fill the sky with green ribbons of ...

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, one of the most extensive surveys of the cosmos ever conducted, finished all observations for its originally planned 3D map of the universe. Scientists at UC ...

Light pollution is increasing globally, obscuring stars and impacting human and wildlife health. A coalition called Lights Out Wisconsin formed in 2025 to raise awareness and reduce light pollution.

More than 150 million people across the United States, including nearly half the nation’s children, live in areas affected by harmful levels of air pollution, according to a new report published ...