Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelsey Horn, Grascen Shidemantle, Isabela Velasquez, Emily Ronan, Jurnee Blackwood, Beth A. Reinke, Jessica Hua
Summary: Artificial light at night (ALAN) is a growing global pollutant that can affect a variety of traits in wildlife. This study examined the interactive effects of ALAN and background color on several important traits, including crypsis, background adaptation efficacy, and growth, in three amphibian species. The results showed that ALAN reduced background adaptation efficacy, but crypsis and background adaptation were enhanced in dark backgrounds. Additionally, ALAN and background color had a combined effect on growth, and the effects of ALAN varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biology
John F. Deitsch, Sara A. Kaiser
Summary: Artificial light at night alters interspecific interactions between arthropods, increasing predation and parasitism pressure on caterpillars.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biology
Kylee Grenis, Cesar Nufio, Gina M. Wimp, Shannon M. Murphy
Summary: This study investigates the effects of artificial light at night (ALAN) on moth communities and finds that increased sky glow decreases moth abundance and species richness, and shifts community composition. The contrasting effects of local light sources and sky glow on moth community composition are important to understand the overall impacts of light pollution on biodiversity declines.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biology
Jules Schligler, Daphne Cortese, Ricardo Beldade, Stephen E. Swearer, Suzanne C. Mills
Summary: The study found that long-term exposure to artificial light at night can have negative impacts on the survival and growth of juvenile orange-fin anemonefish in the marine environment, including reducing survival rates and growth rates. This indicates that artificial light pollution can have adverse effects on the life-history traits of marine organisms.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thomas W. Davies, Oren Levy, Svenja Tidau, Laura Fernandes de Barros Marangoni, Joerg Wiedenmann, Cecilia D'Angelo, Tim Smyth
Summary: Coral broadcast spawning events are crucial for coral reef maintenance and recovery, but artificial light at night disrupts the natural light:dark cycles that synchronize spawning. Analysis of a global dataset shows that light-polluted corals spawn closer to the full moon by 1-3 days compared to those in unlit reefs. This alters the timing of mass spawning, potentially reducing fertilization and survival rates, and hindering reef ecosystem resilience.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ellen Cieraad, Emily Strange, Melanie Flink, Maarten Schrama, Kamiel Spoelstra
Summary: Artificial light at night (ALAN) has significant effects on plants, which in turn affect insect herbivory. However, these effects vary depending on the species and are influenced by forest types and light spectra. These findings highlight the complexity of considering ALAN in environmental management and planning.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biology
Salvador Bara, Fabio Falchi
Summary: Light pollution is a phenomenon caused by an increased concentration of light particles in the night-time environment due to human activity, resulting in the alteration of natural levels of darkness. It is profoundly changing night-time environmental conditions across the planet and its effects on life are being revealed by extensive research.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zachery R. Forsburg, Alex Guzman, Caitlin R. Gabor
Summary: Artificial light at night (ALAN) can physiologically stress tadpoles of Rio Grande leopard frog and Gulf Coast toad, but the response varies between species. Short-term exposure to constant or pulsed light at night may contribute to stress in tadpoles, with different modulation of the stress response observed between the two species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biology
Gregory M. Eckhartt, Graeme D. Ruxton
Summary: Artificial light at night may have detrimental effects on terrestrial insect populations, but the underlying mechanisms are still unclear. This study found that artificial light may contribute to insect declines by increasing predation, although greater levels of artificial light after dusk actually reduced predation.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Oak McMahon, Tim Smyth, Thomas W. Davies
Summary: The global prevalence of broad spectrum lighting may disrupt visually guided ecological processes, especially in terms of prey camouflage at night. The conspicuousness of prey, particularly the yellow color morphs, is significantly increased by modern broad spectrum lighting technologies. These findings emphasize the importance of considering artificial light exposure in environmental management and planning.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fangming Jiang, Yang Ye, Zhen He, Jianwu Cai, Aihua Shen, Rui Peng, Binjie Chen, Chen Tong, Jinsong Deng
Summary: With the rapid urbanization process, the construction of lighting facilities has increased, leading to negative impacts on organisms and ecosystems from artificial light at nighttime (ALAN) in protected areas. This study examines the spatiotemporal changing characteristics of ALAN in Zhejiang Province's ecological conservation redline (ECR) using remotely sensed data from 2000 to 2020. The analysis considers both human living and ecological safety to propose rational suggestions for ALAN management.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Laura F. B. Marangoni, Thomas Davies, Tim Smyth, Airam Rodriguez, Mark Hamann, Cristian Duarte, Kellie Pendoley, Jorgen Berge, Elena Maggi, Oren Levy
Summary: The globally widespread adoption of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) has led to a renewed research focus on its impacts in the marine environment. This review presents the current understanding of ALAN impacts in diverse marine ecosystems and species, including seabirds, sea turtles, and corals. ALAN can mask navigation, change predation patterns, disrupt coral spawning synchronization, and inhibit zooplankton migration. While mitigation measures are recommended, barriers to implementation are poorly understood. Addressing knowledge gaps would aid in predicting and mitigating ALAN impacts in the marine realm.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mateusz Bozejko, Ignacy Tarski, Malgorzata Malodobra-Mazur
Summary: We conducted a non-systematic review of epidemiological studies published since 2009 on the potential link between exposure to outdoor artificial light at night (O-ALAN) and disease occurrence in humans. After analyzing 51 identified studies, we found that while the majority of papers reported a link between O-ALAN exposure and various disorders, the strength of the evidence varied and several important factors were omitted. Therefore, further epidemiological studies that address these omissions are needed to establish a more conclusive association.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiming Zheng, Hoong Chen Teo, Lian Pin Koh
Summary: The study found that artificial light at night (ALAN) tends to advance the start date of the growing season (SOS) across the United States, although the overall response of SOS to ALAN was relatively weak compared with other potential factors. The phenological impact of ALAN showed a spatially divergent pattern, with different effects observed in climatically moderate, very cold, and hot regions within the United States.
Review
Biology
Dirk Sanders, Myriam R. Hirt, Ulrich Brose, Darren M. Evans, Kevin J. Gaston, Benoit Gauzens, Remo Ryser
Summary: Artificial light at night (ALAN) is eroding natural light cycles and changing species distributions and activity patterns. This study assesses the impact of ALAN on ecological interaction networks and identifies four main pathways through which it affects these networks. The results show that shifts in activity patterns can severely affect community persistence and lead to biodiversity loss.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Beth A. Reinke, Ryan Calsbeek, Devi Stuart-Fox
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
(2017)
Letter
Ecology
Anne M. Bronikowski, Beth A. Reinke, Luke Hoekstra, Fredric J. Janzen, David A. W. Miller
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Delia S. Shelton, Mikel M. Delgado, E. V. Ginny Greenway, Elizabeth A. Hobson, Alycia C. R. Lackey, Angela Medina-Garcia, Beth A. Reinke, Paula A. Trillo, Caitlin P. Wells, M. Claire Horner-Devine
Summary: The future of comparative psychology relies on early-career scientists, yet scholars from marginalized groups are disproportionately underrepresented in the field. New approaches to sponsorship, mentoring, and community building are needed to retain talent from marginalized communities and create a culture where all individuals can thrive. Initiatives like peer coaching circles can empower marginalized scholars and professional societies play a crucial role in investing in the success and career development of underrepresented individuals.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Beth A. Reinke, Hugo Cayuela, Fredric J. Janzen, Jean-Francois Lemaitre, Jean-Michel Gaillard, A. Michelle Lawing, John B. Iverson, Ditte G. Christiansen, Inigo Martinez-Solano, Gregorio Sanchez-Montes, Jorge Gutierrez-Rodriguez, Francis L. Rose, Nicola Nelson, Susan Keall, Alain J. Crivelli, Theodoros Nazirides, Annegret Grimm-Seyfarth, Klaus Henle, Emiliano Mori, Gaetan Guiller, Rebecca Homan, Anthony Olivier, Erin Muths, Blake R. Hossack, Xavier Bonnet, David S. Pilliod, Marieke Lettink, Tony Whitaker, Benedikt R. Schmidt, Michael G. Gardner, Marc Cheylan, Francoise Poitevin, Ana Golubovic, Ljiljana Tomovic, Dragan Arsovski, Richard A. Griffiths, Jan W. Arntzen, Jean-Pierre Baron, Jean-Francois Le Galliard, Thomas Tully, Luca Luiselli, Massimo Capula, Lorenzo Rugiero, Rebecca McCaffery, Lisa A. Eby, Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Frank Mazzotti, David Pearson, Brad A. Lambert, David M. Green, Nathalie Jreidini, Claudio Angelini, Graham Pyke, Jean-Marc Thirion, Pierre Joly, Jean-Paul Lena, Anton D. Tucker, Col Limpus, Pauline Priol, Aurelien Besnard, Pauline Bernard, Kristin Stanford, Richard King, Justin Garwood, Jaime Bosch, Franco L. Souza, Jaime Bertoluci, Shirley Famelli, Kurt Grossenbacher, Omar Lenzi, Kathleen Matthews, Sylvain Boitaud, Deanna H. Olson, Tim S. Jessop, Graeme R. Gillespie, Jean Clobert, Murielle Richard, Andres Valenzuela-Sanchez, Gary M. Fellers, Patrick M. Kleeman, Brian J. Halstead, Evan H. Campbell Grant, Phillip G. Byrne, Thierry Fretey, Bernard Le Garff, Pauline Levionnois, John C. Maerz, Julian Pichenot, Kurtulus Olgun, Nazan Uzum, Aziz Avci, Claude Miaud, Johan Elmberg, Gregory P. Brown, Richard Shine, Nathan F. Bendik, Lisa O'Donnell, Courtney L. Davis, Michael J. Lannoo, Rochelle M. Stiles, Robert M. Cox, Aaron M. Reedy, Daniel A. Warner, Eric Bonnaire, Kristine Grayson, Roberto Ramos-Targarona, Eyup Baskale, David Munoz, John Measey, F. Andre de Villiers, Will Selman, Victor Ronget, Anne M. Bronikowski, David A. W. Miller
Summary: This study investigates the aging rates and longevity of wild ectothermic tetrapods, showing that they exhibit higher diversity of aging rates compared to endotherms and provide evidence of negligible aging. Protective phenotypes and life-history strategies explain the macroevolutionary patterns of aging.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelsey Horn, Grascen Shidemantle, Isabela Velasquez, Emily Ronan, Jurnee Blackwood, Beth A. Reinke, Jessica Hua
Summary: Artificial light at night (ALAN) is a growing global pollutant that can affect a variety of traits in wildlife. This study examined the interactive effects of ALAN and background color on several important traits, including crypsis, background adaptation efficacy, and growth, in three amphibian species. The results showed that ALAN reduced background adaptation efficacy, but crypsis and background adaptation were enhanced in dark backgrounds. Additionally, ALAN and background color had a combined effect on growth, and the effects of ALAN varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)