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Scott Wachter sneaks back in to discuss a 2016 ONA about losing sight of the stars and how we can preserve that memoryThis review episode is sponsored by Hobbylink Japan

Highlights from this episode: Human Rights Toads Orbital Debris Chronomedicine Intro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.socialFind Restoring Darkness on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@restoringdarkness

Highlights from this episode: - hormone Therapy - A Nice Cup of Tea - Data Centers Across America - BylawsIntro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.socialFind Restoring Darkness on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@restoringdarkness?lang=en

Highlights from this episode: - Big News - Amber LEDs - The Flu - Revoked StatusIntro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social

Highlights from this episode: - Cancer - Amber LEDs - Burnout - MothsIntro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social

Highlights from this episode: - Crime - Weight Loss - Heart Health - LawsuitsIntro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social

In this explosive episode of Restoring Darkness, hosts Michael and Mark sit down with Scott Wachter of the Darkness News Update to expose the growing threat of hostile lighting. From AI-powered strobe systems that discriminate against shoppers to police flashers that may violate the ADA, we dive deep into how light is being misused as a tool of exclusion and control. 💥 Topics include: Blue LED strobe systems and civil rights lawsuits The “mosquito” speaker and sonic harassment Hostile architecture and pink anti-teen lighting Tow truck floodlights and the Mount Sinai safety study India and China’s awakening to light pollution 👁️‍🗨️ Light isn’t just illumination—it’s information. And sometimes, it’s a weapon. 🎧 Tune in and join the fight to restore darkness and protect public space. #LightPollution #CivilRights #HostileLighting #SoftLightsFoundation #DarknessNews #RestoringDarkness #ADA #TowTruckSafety #SurveillanceTech #LEDAbuse Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wachter-5a3109113/ https://naild.org/lighting-industry-news-brief/ https://restoringdarkness.com/darkness-news-update/   Sponsor: Tesla Induction Lighting, TeslaLightingCo.com

Highlights from this episode: More Migrations Security Fund Raising Slow Growth Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle  Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social

What if darkness wasn’t the absence of light—but a form of urban infrastructure? In this episode, we dive deep with Chiara Carucci, a transdisciplinary lighting designer who's reshaping how cities think about nighttime. From moonlit forests in Sweden to bat-friendly corridors in urban parks, Chiara shares her vision for lighting that respects biodiversity, supports human well-being, and treats darkness as a civic asset—not a void.   💡 Topics Covered: – How we use Artificial Light at Night ("ALAN") has significant impacts – The concept of “darkness acupuncture” and rewilding cities – Ecosystem service value: putting a price on lost darkness – How lighting design can heal, connect, and inspire – Why stargazers aren’t the only stakeholders in the darkness movement   #LightingDesign #DarknessRestoration #ChiaraCarucci #UrbanEcology #RestoringDarkness #SoftLights #Podcast   Connect with Chiara: https://noctua.life/   https://www.instagram.com/chiaracarucci/ or simply @chiaracarucci https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiaracarucci/

Highlights from this episode: Health Studies New DarkSky Spots Action For the Birds Space Junk Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be Found at www.RestoringDarkness.com

In this eye-opening episode, advocate Leo Smith takes us on a journey through the hidden costs of artificial light. From battling LED glare to reshaping roadway illumination for autonomous vehicles, Leo reveals how policy, technology, and environmental justice intersect in the fight against light pollution.   🚦 Hear about: The surprising dangers of over-lighting our streets Legal battles and advocacy for smarter lighting laws How connected cars could revolutionize nighttime visibility Why preserving darkness is a public health and ecological imperative   🔦 Whether you're a city planner, stargazer, or just tired of sleepless nights, this conversation will change the way you see light—and darkness.   #LightPollution #DarkSky #LeoSmith #EnvironmentalJustice #SmartCities #Podcast   Connect with Leo: Reducelp.org https://instagram.com/darkskyct?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550915213597&mibextid=LQQJ4d https://twitter.com/DarkSkyCT   Sponsor: Tesla Induction Lighting Co., teslalightingco.com

In this eye-opening episode, we welcome Dr. Austin Roorda—visionary researcher, inventor, and professor—who takes us deep into the microscopic world of human vision. From mapping the trichromatic cone mosaic to pioneering adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, Dr. Roorda has revolutionized how we understand the eye. 👁️ Discover: How stimulating a single cone can create surreal color experiences The science behind light damage and flicker sensitivity Why blue light might be more harmful than we think The future of vision restoration and gene therapy What it means to be a tetrachromat—and how it could unlock new colors 🌌 Plus, we explore the beauty of seeing in true darkness, the risks of over-illumination, and how lighting design might be impacting our health more than we realize. #VisionScience #DrAustinRoorda #RestoringDarkness #LightingDesign #BlueLightHazards #Tetrachromacy #Optics #EyeHealth #DarkSky #SoftLights #Podcast Connect with Dr. Roorda:  www.linkedin.com/in/austin-roorda-8527aa61  Bluesky: @roordalab.bsky.social  http://roorda.vision.berkeley.edu  https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/23/new-color-what-is-olo/83229986007     Sponsor: Tesla Induction Lighting, teslalightingco.com

Highlights from this episode: - Wind Farms at Range - Null Results - Fake Crime - PufflingsIntro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be Found at www.RestoringDarkness.com

What if more light doesn’t mean more safety?   In this episode of Restoring Darkness, hosts Michael Colligan and Mark Baker sit down with Dr. Jim Uttley, lecturer in architectural science at the University of Sheffield and environmental psychologist, to uncover the surprising truth about street lighting, darkness, and human behavior.   🌌 Topics explored: How lighting shapes our perception of safety vs. actual crime risk Why darkness deters walking and cycling—and how minimal lighting can help The debate over color temperature: warmer lights, wildlife, and circadian health Evidence that too much light can backfire, creating glare and even increasing risks The flawed science behind lighting standards and why cities often get it wrong This is a deep dive into how light at night affects crime, travel, and our environment—and why rethinking “brighter is better” could change the way we design our streets.   🔗 Links to Dr. Uttley’s research:   https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0324134   Variance in odds ratios for estimating the deterrent effect of darkness on cycling: Variation due to the choice of case and control hours   Variance in odds ratios for estimating the deterrent effect of darkness on cycling: Variation due to the choice of case and control hours https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0311964     Connect with Dr. Uttley:  Https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-uttley-9542b194/  Https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/architecture/people/academic/jim-uttley  Http://lightingresearch.group.shef.ac.uk/index.html

Highlights from this episode: Lights on the Borderlands Turtle Records Migrations Anyone for Tennis? Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle  Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be Found at www.RestoringDarkness.com