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| Author | Guillemin, A. | ||||
| Title | The Heavens: An Illustrated Handbook of Popular Astronomy | Type | Book Whole | ||
| Year | 1867 | Publication  |
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| Keywords | Skyglow | ||||
| Abstract | Relevant excerpt: In large towns, the thousands of gas-lamps or other lights render the observation of the Zodiacal Light very difficult, not to say impossible, at all times. On the other hand, in stations conveniently situated, it can be seen at the various epochs of the year, even in the temperate zones. | ||||
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| Publisher | Richard Bently | Place of Publication | London | Editor | J. Norman Lockyer |
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| Call Number | GFZ @ kyba @ | Serial | 2537 | ||
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| Author | Columella, L.J.M. | ||||
| Title | Of husbandry | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 70 | Publication |
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| Volume | Book 9 | Issue | Pages | ||
| Keywords | Animals | ||||
| Abstract | Excerpt from Chapter 14, page 409 in the linked English translation: ...Therefore, at the time when the mallows blossom, when there is the greatest multitude of these butterflies, if a high brazen vessel, with a narrow neck like the mile-column, be placed in the evening among the bee-hives, and some light put down to the bottom of it, the butterflies gather together to it from all places; and, while they flutter about the small flame, they are scorched, because they can neither fly easily upward out of the narrow place, nor, on the other hand, can they retire at a greater distance from the fire, since they are surrounded by the sides of the brazen vessel: therefore they are consumed by the burning heat that is near them... |
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| Language | Latin | Summary Language | English | Original Title | De re rustica |
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| Call Number | GFZ @ kyba @ | Serial | 2578 | ||
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| Author | Owens, A. C. S., Cochard, P., Durrant, J., Farnworth, B., Perkin, E. K., &Seymoure, B. | ||||
| Title | Light Pollution Is a Driver of Insect Declines | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication |
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| Keywords | Ecology; Animals | ||||
| Abstract | Insects around the world are rapidly declining. Concerns over what this loss means for food security and ecological communities have compelled a growing number of researchers to search for the key drivers behind the decline. Habitat loss, pesticide use, invasive species, and climate change all have likely played a role, but we posit here that artificial light at night (ALAN) is another important — but often overlooked — bringer of the insect apocalypse. We first discuss the history and extent of ALAN, and then present evidence that ALAN has led to insect declines through its interference with the development, movement, foraging, and reproductive success of diverse insect species, as well as its positive effect on insectivore predation. We conclude with a discussion of how artificial lights can be tuned to reduce their impacts on vulnerable populations. ALAN is unique among anthropogenic habitat disturbances in that it is fairly easy to ameliorate, and leaves behind no residual effects. Greater recognition of the ways in which ALAN impacts insects can help conservationists reduce or eliminate one of the major drivers of insect declines. | ||||
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| Call Number | IDA @ intern @ | Serial | 2649 | ||
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| Author | Laze, K. | ||||
| Title | Assessing Public Perceptions about Road Lighting in five Neighborhoods of Tirana, Albania | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication |
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| Keywords | Psychology | ||||
| Abstract | Lighting is essential for sight, human health and well-being, emerging the need for assessing exterior lighting to better understand how far public is satisfied about exterior lighting. Exterior lighting was assessed in five major roads of the capital city of Tirana, Albania, in November 2017. Security, obstacle detection and visibility were evaluated using questionnaires for road lighting. The approximately 87 and 60 percent of respondents, respectively, were not able to detect a pavement obstacle after-dark and to distinguish a familiar face at a distance of 5 m and 10 m along roads. Road lighting after-dark was unsatisfactory to 60 percent of respondents. These findings identified road lighting could be inadequate for users, requiring further investigation and new data collection of road lighting in neighborhoods of Tirana. |
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| Call Number | IDA @ intern @ | Serial | 2651 | ||
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| Author | Stock, D. M. | ||||
| Title | LOCALIZED LIGHT SENSORY IN RELATION TO GRAZING ACTIVITY OF ECHINOMETRA MATHAEI | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication |
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| Keywords | Animals | ||||
| Abstract | This paper offers insight on the regulation of nocturnal behavior in burrowing sea urchin Echinometra mathaei of the Pacific. While it is known E. mathaei maintains nocturnal hours of activity (primarily grazing, burrowing, and locomotion), it is unknown whether this pattern follows a circadian rhythm or responds to local conditions of darkness. Varying light treatments were tested to determine potential manipulation of active behavior and explore potential for habitat destruction. Light manipulation was used to determine the role light sensory plays in the regulation of normal behavior. First utilizing gradual manipulation and later utilizing sudden manipulation to differentiate response to light stimuli. It was determined that while E. mathaei maintains nocturnal activity via localized light sensory, manipulation of latent hours could not be significantly reproduced. It was found that while light manipulation can be responsible for simulating hours of activity, light manipulation cannot replicate latent hours. Upon exploration of predator response capability in E. mathaei following manipulation, it was found that individuals exposed to prolonged periods of artificial light had slower predation response times than individuals acclimated to a regular pattern of light exposure. These findings connect potential habitat degradation via grazing behaviors of E. mathaei to anthropogenic activity in Mo’orea, French Polynesia. |
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| Call Number | IDA @ intern @ | Serial | 2653 | ||
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