Biodiversity, a term now widely employed in science, policy, and wider society, has a
burgeoning associated literature. We synthesize aspects of this literature, focusing on …

Although much evidence exists showing organismal consequences from artificial light at
night (ALAN), large knowledge gaps remain regarding ALAN affecting species interactions …

Understanding how the environment mediates an organism's ability to meet basic survival
requirements is a fundamental goal of ecology. Vessel noise is a global threat to marine …

Environmental consequences and the epidemiologic results of noise pollution have chronic
effects leading to widespread complications in the long run. As far as we know, there are a …

Anthropogenic light at night is growing exponentially while many insect populations are in
decline. Many nocturnal insects provide numerous ecosystem services and are attracted to …

Context Artificial light at night (ALAN) is increasing worldwide, with many ecological effects.
Aerial insectivores may benefit from foraging on insects congregating at light sources …

We document the importance of low‐light conditions in 136 animal species and then
translate the new world atlas of skyglow, which reports artificial night sky brightness, into …

Light pollution, or the presence of artificial light at night (ALAN), is among the fastest growing
but least understood anthropogenic stressor on the planet. While historically light pollution …

Leopards (Panthera pardus), like many other large carnivores, are facing increasing threats
including habitat degradation, illegal hunting, and persecution for perceived or actual …

Landscape alteration and urbanization have led to a rapid expansion of roadways globally,
posing a variety of threats to animals in nearby habitats. A key impact of roadways is their …