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light pollution
Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back
Light pollution is the culprit of this loss. But it is a relatively recent problem. In fact, roughly a century ago, the skies above some of even the biggest cities in the world were still dark enough to see the gaseous clouds of the Milky Way and the infinite specks of flickering light shining in the farthest reaches of the universe.
10 August 2024, 09:16 IST
Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back
10 August 2024, 09:16 IST
Light pollution: Time to pay attention
Migrating birds navigate by tracking stars and natural night light and the presence of artificial lights confuses them
21 February 2023, 21:10 IST
Light pollution: Time to pay attention
21 February 2023, 21:10 IST
Time for a light-smart life
There needs to be a balance between the usage of light and making space for darkness, writes Sriram Murali
11 February 2023, 02:25 IST
Time for a light-smart life
11 February 2023, 02:25 IST
Dim the lights to save migratory birds
Light pollution is increasing all over the world
19 May 2022, 01:04 IST
Dim the lights to save migratory birds
19 May 2022, 01:04 IST
Bengaluru No 3 in light pollution
The city ranks among the three worst affected cities in India
17 August 2021, 07:06 IST
Bengaluru No 3 in light pollution
17 August 2021, 07:06 IST
The dark side of light
Indiscriminate use of artificial light — from light bulbs in buildings to sodium lamps on streets to glaring neon billboards — has killed the joy of stargazing.
08 April 2021, 20:53 IST
The dark side of light
08 April 2021, 20:53 IST
Light pollution: Quietly growing
27 December 2020, 18:35 IST
Light pollution: Quietly growing
27 December 2020, 18:35 IST
In search of dark and quiet skies
25 November 2020, 17:21 IST
In search of dark and quiet skies
25 November 2020, 17:21 IST