A new paper sheds fresh light on a subject that CfDS have used in past campaigns – the disruption caused by artificial light to the lives of insects. The new science has been featured on various news outlets. A straightforward article about it can be found on the Conversation website.. https://theconversation.com/the-surprising-reason-why-insects-circle-lights-at-night-they-lose-track-of-the-sky-221387 There is a link to the original paper from this article and a video compilation showing insects in flight.
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