Quick Take Artificial lighting is responsible for a 33% decline in the U.K.’s moth population. Specific 450-nanometer wavelengths create a permanent lock on nocturnal navigation systems. New ...

For most of their history, moths navigated the night by the moon and stars. Today, that natural map is being drowned out by ...

Study shows LED streetlights suppress moth activity by 85%. Even "wildlife-friendly" amber lights cause harm, with no easy ...

We’ve all heard the common expression “drawn like a moth to a flame,” and seen these nighttime fliers circling round artificial light sources. But what causes this behavior? Is it harmful to moths?

Scientists have found that artificial light can interfere with many insects' ability to position themselves relative to the sky. (Scott Linstead / Science Source) Turn on a light outside at night, and ...

(WHTM) — Picture this: You are outside enjoying a summer evening on your patio. You have string lights around you and are enjoying the beautiful weather. But as soon as you turn those lights on, you ...

Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths' attraction to artificial ...

Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted to some kinds of light than they once were. By Veronique Greenwood It used to be ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An international team of scientists believe they have finally ...