Anthropogenic light is ubiquitous in areas where humans are present and is showing a
progressive increase worldwide. This has far-reaching consequences for most species and …

Insects have major impacts on forest ecosystems, from herbivory and soil-nutrient cycling to
killing trees at a large scale. Forest insects from temperate, tropical, and subtropical regions …

The escalating issue of light pollution in urban environments poses multifaceted challenges,
affecting not only the nocturnal sky but also exerting intricate influences on plant physiology …

Nature reserves play a key role in the conservation of habitats, species and ecosystems in
China. However, the issue of light pollution within these reserves has not received well …

Artificial light at night (ALAN) has been implicated in the global decline of insect populations.
Causal mechanisms contributing to declines remain unclear, however. Here we examine …

Bauhinia is a widely planted urban tree plant in tropical cities, which are frequently dwelling
in a habitat exposed to inevitable streetlamp lighting. It is of practical meaning to figure out …

In this chapter, we explore the role of light (sun, moon, stars, and artificial light at night
[ALAN]) in the evolution and maintenance of life on earth. We first outline how natural light …

In this chapter we explore the role that natural light (in the form of the sun, moon, and even
stars) in the evolution of life on earth. We will first discuss how natural light has shaped the …