NASA Satellites Show Where Outdoor Lights Worsen Allergy Season
NASA Science [Unofficial]
February 24, 2026
Plants exposed to artificial lighting burst into bloom earlier and flower longer than plants exposed exclusively to natural sunlight. A recent study that relies on NASA satellite data found that this effect raises pollen counts throughout much of the year, extending and intensifying allergy seasons in brightly lit communities. In a study in PNAS Nexus, […]
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