Earth continues to get brighter every year, scientists have found: Nasa-funded researchers at the University of Connecticut studied more than 1.1 million satellite images taken over a nine-year period to establish that the planet's artificial light increased by a net 16% between 2014 and 2022. But the researchers found that the location and intensity of the progression has become increasingly volatile because of covid, regulations on light pollution, and a faltering global economy. Light pollution has been linked to human health issues ranging from sleep disorders and anxiety to obesity, as well as disruptions to wildlife and ecosystems. It is, of course, also a problem for night-sky photographers.

Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3: Jersey City Art Book Fair The ink is dry, the doors are open! If you’ve spent any time in the industrial corridors of Jersey City lately, you know it’s no longer just Manhattan’s sixth borough—it’s a formidable creative engine in its own right. This weekend, the focus shifts to Mana Contemporary as the fourth annual  Jersey Art Book Fair (JAB Fair) takes over the main floor. Presented by the team at Dense Magaz...