Artificial light at night, while seemingly harmless, is linked to increased cancer risks according to several studies. Research highlights that exposure to artificial light disrupts the body's ...

At its core, artificial light at night (such as from street lights) masks natural light cycles. Its presence blurs the transition from day to night and can dampen the natural cycle of the moon.

A 2016 study has investigated the relationship between artificial light at night (ALAN) and cancer rates across 158 countries. The researchers found that higher levels of ALAN were associated with ...