Researchers find artificial night light disrupts bees' sleep, threatening pollination.

Researchers at UC San Diego found that artificial light at night disrupts honey bees' sleep and circadian rhythms, impacting their vital pollination role. Bees exposed to continuous light slept less and were more disturbed, affecting their "waggle dance" communication crucial for finding food. Light pollution, now covering a quarter of Earth's surface, poses a significant threat to bee health and ecosystem stability.

November 12, 2024
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