Starving for Darkness #25 Eclipse Chasing on Planes

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Kelly Beatty 10/6/2021- Starving for Darkness #25 (Full Version) – Kelly Beatty 1:02:38 Kelly Beatty has been explaining the science and wonder of astronomy to the public since 1974. An award-winning writer and communicator, he specializes in planetary science and space exploration as Senior Editor for Sky & Telescope magazine. … Read more

Starving for Darkness #24 Solving Light Pollution at the Speed of Light

Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Bettymaya Foott 9/29/2021- Starving for Darkness #24 (Full Version) – Bettymaya Foott 1:05:34 Bettymaya Foott works for the International Dark-Sky Association as Director of Engagement. Preserving dark skies is her life goal and she finds that astrophotography is the most poignant way to express a love for the night, as well … Read more

Starving for Darkness #23 Every Light Matters

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Ashley Wilson 9/22/2021- Starving for Darkness #23 (Full Version) – Ashley Wilson 1:01:21 Ashley is the Director of Conservation for the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) where she collaborates with advocates and volunteers around the world to help them promote effective uses of outdoor lighting and protect pristine dark skies. Ashley … Read more

Starving for Darkness #22 Our Fear of the Dark is Learned

Sponsored By: EVLUMA With James Karl Fischer 9/15/2021- Starving for Darkness #22 (Full Version) – James Karl Fischer 1:15:24 Dr. Fischer operates The Zoological Lighting Institute, a 501 c(3) dedicated to supporting the sciences of light and life through the arts for animal welfare and wildlife conservation. This one is broad ranging. What are the … Read more

Starving for Darkness #21 Acceptance Comes With Understanding

Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Samyukta Manikumar 9/9/2021- Starving for Darkness #21 (Full Version) – Samyukta Manikumar 58:43 Samyukta is an advocate with the International Dark Sky Association, and a member of their International Committee. She currently works in Slovenia, designing experiences to help people connect with darkness and the night sky. Have you ever heard … Read more

Starving for Darkness #20 Dreams Are Your Free Therapy

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Peter Veto 9/8/2021- Starving for Darkness #20 (Full Version) – Peter Veto 1:04:17 If you were fascinated with the previous episode with Peter, listen to this one. He’s an expert in the field of human perception, but when you’re talking about bringing back the night sky, you’re bound to go … Read more

Starving for Darkness #19 Our Approach To Lighting Is Not Evidence Based

Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Dr. Rajaram Bhagavathula 8/18/2021- Starving for Darkness #19 (Full Version) – Dr. Rajaram Bhagavathula 1:08:01 Dr. Rajaram Bhagavathula is a Senior Research Associate in the Division of Vehicle, Driver, & System Safety at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. Dr. Bhagavathula has conducted some fascinating studies on the effects of light on drivers. … Read more

Starving for Darkness #18 Starving for Scotobiology

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Robert Dick 8/11/2021- Starving for Darkness #18 (Full Version) – Robert Dick 1:09:26 Robert is the founder and CEO of the Canadian Scotobiology Group Inc. that raises awareness of the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on wildlife and human health. Robert talks about “Eco Lights,” how much light … Read more

Starving for Darkness #17 Confusion in Perception

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Peter Veto PhD 7/28/2021- Starving for Darkness #17 (Full Version) – Peter Veto 1:10:41 Peter has a PhD in Psychology studying human perception, action, and the link between them, with over a decade of experience in conducting research in these topics. Blue light, glare bombs, perception, infrared medicine…these are just … Read more

Starving for Darkness #16 The Fight Against Light Privilege

Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Andy Kreyche 7/21/2021- Starving for Darkness #16 (Full Version) – Andy Kreyche 1:13:28 Andy has been involved in astronomy education and outreach for over 25 years, and in the planetarium field for over 20. Andy tells us about his successful techniques for teaching kids about the night sky. He’s also had … Read more