January 2026: Knowledge Availability!

About this episode

This episode features discussions on the impact of artificial light on ecosystems and recent developments in dark sky ordinances.

This episode's guests: Randy Nelson, PhD, Circadian Rhythm Researcher.Scott Lind, Electrical Engineer, CEO Redshift Lighting.Rushil Kukreja, Founder of Princia.Bill's News Picks: Space Modernization for the 21st Century NPRM, FCC. Palo Alto approves dark sky ordinance, sets earlier curfew, Riley Cooke, Palo Alto Online. Widespread influence of artificial light at night on ecosystem metabolism, Nature. Midnight darkness and evening melatonin pre-treatment reverse night-li...

People in this episode

Guests: Randy Nelson, Scott Lind, Rushil Kukreja

Topics covered

• circadian rhythms
• artificial light
• ecosystem impact
• dark sky ordinances
• lighting technology

Keywords

• circadian rhythm
• artificial light
• ecosystem metabolism
• dark sky ordinance
• lighting technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPRM, FCC, Palo Alto Online, Nature

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