Human Health

Darkness for Well-Being

About

If you’ve ever stood under the stars and taken a deep breath, you might have noticed the therapeutic effects …

August 23, 2024

Zen and the Stars with Mark Westmoquette

About

Astronomer, Zen Buddhist, author, and mindfulness teacher Mark Westmoquette shares how connecting with the night aids in well-being. Tell …

July 8, 2024

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2024

DarkSky Updates

by John Barentine Dark Sky Consulting, LLC As more people become increasingly aware of light pollution, accessible scientific information …

June 4, 2024

Elizabeth van Heerden: A personal journey through an IDSP application

Human Health

Elizabeth shares her story of becoming a volunteer of the Naramata Dark Sky Initiative, including tips on how to …

July 26, 2023

Artificial Light at Night: state of the science 2023 report released

Press release

by John Barentine Dark Sky Consulting, LLC To successfully communicate with the public and decision-makers, dark-sky advocates must have …

July 11, 2023

Advocacy through light sensitivity: Chloe Everhart

Human Health

Chloe Everhart from Alaska shares her journey of light sensitivity after a traumatic accident, advocating for personalized lighting options …

June 23, 2023

Our positions

Policy

DarkSky position statements address critical issues related to light pollution and dark skies. These position statements help inform all …

August 21, 2023

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2022 Report

Light Pollution

IDA’s State of the Science 2022 report is a high-level overview of the best of our scientific understanding of …

June 9, 2022

Study Links Artificial Light at Night and Cancer Risk

Uncategorized

A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives investigated the relationship between artificial light at night (ALAN) in Spain …

June 14, 2018

Call for Abstracts for the 2018 Annual General Meeting

Press release

Looking Up! 30-Years of Dark Sky Advocacy IDA’s 30th Annual General Meeting November 9-11, 2018 | Snowbird, Utah The …

May 1, 2018

Nobel Prize Awarded for Discovery of Molecular Mechanisms Controlling the Circadian Rhythm

Light Pollution

The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute today announced the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded jointly …

October 2, 2017

SKYGLOW: Hunting the Dark

Light Pollution

Pursued in collaboration with the International Dark-Sky Association, SKYGLOW explores the history and mythology of celestial observation and the …

April 12, 2017