November 2024: Dopamine Rush.

This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Kevin Beare, whom you may know better as CapeMayAstro, Michael Rymer from Dark Sky makes a return visit, and the always insightful, Frank Turina of the Night Sky Resource Center joins us once again!

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Bill's Picks:

• Beaker Street Science Photography Prize, Beaker Street Science Festival.
  
  
• Lights Out Greenwich! New Town Lighting Regulations Target Light Pollution, Greenwich Free Press.
  
  
• ‘Clear message’ from community on dark skies, Sunshine Coast Council.
  
  
• Service proposes to list the Bethany Beach firefly as threatened, Jalyn Williams, US Fish & Wildlife Service.
  
  
• Foxfire Brings Magical Light to the Dark Forest, Leigh Ann Henion, Atlas Obscura.

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Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way?

Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...