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Darkness
21
Nov

Saving the Starry Night

November 21, 2021
Format: Book Describes the scientific and cultural value of the sky Illustrates the environmental damage of excess light Explains the relationship between astronomy and space technology Introduction This book takes a close look at our relationship with the sky, the stars, light and darkness. In particular, it examines how light pollution has interfered with the...
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18
Sep

Do men and women have different circadian rhythms?

September 18, 2020
Source: https://sciencenorway.no/biology-gender-and-society-sleep/do-men-and-women-have-different-circadian-rhythms/1742390 New research may provide answers as to why some people tolerate being awake at night better than others. Ida Kvittingen JOURNALIST PUBLISHED Friday 18. september 2020 – 10:58 Staying awake at night and being able to sleep during the day goes against our natural circadian rhythm, but some people cope better than others. Recently, researchers...
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20
Dec

The life and contributions of Prof. Serge Daan, behavioural biologist

December 20, 2019
University of Groningen This video paints the life and scientific contributions of Professor Serge Daan (1940-2018). Daan was an inspiring biologist with a broad interest in science. He started as professor at the University of Groningen in 1975. His publications were cited over 17,000 times and include seminal work in chronobiology, sleep research, psychiatry, physiology,...
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19
Nov

Holland Aims to Bring Back Its Starry Nights

November 19, 2019,
Source: https://www.citylab.com/life/2019/11/dark-sky-night-stars-netherlands-light-pollution-map-nacht/601846/?fbclid=IwAR0iykJlcWMe24n1bRZexY9j61Qvcs8LntAOsfOYPQkKu070D77kzbebcE0 Campaigners want government agencies and companies to turn off the lights so citizens can rediscover the beauty of darkness. SOPHIE KNIGHT NOVEMBER 18, 2019 AMSTERDAM—As winter creeps across the Northern Hemisphere and daylight hours dwindle, it can be hard to appreciate the long, dark nights. But in the Netherlands, there’s a national campaign to...
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