Highlights from this episode: Human Rights Toads Orbital Debris Chronomedicine Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/ Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social Find Restoring Darkness on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@restoringdarkness...
Dec 25, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Highlights from this episode: - hormone Therapy - A Nice Cup of Tea - Data Centers Across America - Bylaws Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/ Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social Find Restoring Darkness on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@restoringdarkness?lang=en...
Dec 11, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Highlights from this episode: - Big News - Amber LEDs - The Flu - Revoked Status Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/ Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social
Nov 27, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Highlights from this episode: - Cancer - Amber LEDs - Burnout - Moths Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/ Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social...
Nov 13, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Highlights from this episode: - Crime - Weight Loss - Heart Health - Lawsuits Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/ Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social...
Oct 30, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this explosive episode of Restoring Darkness , hosts Michael and Mark sit down with Scott Wachter of the Darkness News Update to expose the growing threat of hostile lighting. From AI-powered strobe systems that discriminate against shoppers to police flashers that may violate the ADA, we dive deep into how light is being misused as a tool of exclusion and control. 💥 Topics include: Blue LED strobe systems and civil rights lawsuits The “mosquito” speaker and sonic harassment Hostile architec...
Oct 29, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Highlights from this episode: More Migrations Security Fund Raising Slow Growth Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/ Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social...
Oct 16, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 15
What if darkness wasn’t the absence of light—but a form of urban infrastructure? In this episode, we dive deep with Chiara Carucci, a transdisciplinary lighting designer who's reshaping how cities think about nighttime. From moonlit forests in Sweden to bat-friendly corridors in urban parks, Chiara shares her vision for lighting that respects biodiversity, supports human well-being, and treats darkness as a civic asset—not a void. 💡 Topics Covered: – How we use Artificial Light at Night ("ALAN"...
Oct 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Highlights from this episode: Health Studies New DarkSky Spots Action For the Birds Space Junk Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be Found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
Oct 02, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this eye-opening episode, advocate Leo Smith takes us on a journey through the hidden costs of artificial light. From battling LED glare to reshaping roadway illumination for autonomous vehicles, Leo reveals how policy, technology, and environmental justice intersect in the fight against light pollution. 🚦 Hear about: The surprising dangers of over-lighting our streets Legal battles and advocacy for smarter lighting laws How connected cars could revolutionize nighttime visibility Why preserv...
Oct 01, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this eye-opening episode, we welcome Dr. Austin Roorda—visionary researcher, inventor, and professor—who takes us deep into the microscopic world of human vision. From mapping the trichromatic cone mosaic to pioneering adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, Dr. Roorda has revolutionized how we understand the eye. 👁️ Discover: How stimulating a single cone can create surreal color experiences The science behind light damage and flicker sensitivity Why blue light might be more harmful ...
Sep 24, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Highlights from this episode: - Wind Farms at Range - Null Results - Fake Crime - Pufflings Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be Found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
Sep 18, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 10
What if more light doesn’t mean more safety? In this episode of Restoring Darkness , hosts Michael Colligan and Mark Baker sit down with Dr. Jim Uttley, lecturer in architectural science at the University of Sheffield and environmental psychologist, to uncover the surprising truth about street lighting, darkness, and human behavior. 🌌 Topics explored: How lighting shapes our perception of safety vs. actual crime risk Why darkness deters walking and cycling—and how minimal lighting can help The ...
Sep 10, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Highlights from this episode: Lights on the Borderlands Turtle Records Migrations Anyone for Tennis? Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be Found at www.RestoringDarkness.com...
Sep 04, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this captivating episode, Berlin-based visual artist and urban practitioner Alona Rodeh takes us deep into the heart of the nocturnal city. Known for her immersive installations and advocacy for darkness preservation, Rodeh shares her journey from theater scenography to public art, blending light, sound, and urban research. 🌃 Highlights Include: 🔦 The paradox of safety and surveillance in overlit cities 🚶♀️ Her meditative “night walks” through Berlin’s dimly lit parks 🕯️ The primal conne...
Sep 03, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this illuminating episode, Dr. Morgan Crump, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Vermont, joins the Restoring Darkness podcast to discuss her groundbreaking work on light and noise pollution in U.S. national parks. From red streetlights in Grand Teton to quiet zones in Muir Woods, Dr. Crump shares how thoughtful design and visitor education can restore natural soundscapes and dark skies. 💡 Topics Covered: The impact of anthropogenic light and noise on wildlife and visitor ...
Aug 25, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Highlights from this episode: Go to Jail Shopping Problems Turtle Season Hospital Lighting Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/...
Aug 21, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Highlights from this episode: Sleep Hazards Solar Panel Hazards Sports Fields An Appeal to the UN Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com...
Aug 07, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Highlights from this episode: - Bigger, Longer Research - Night Shifts - 100 Miles of New Brunswick Coastline - Florida! Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://RestoringDarkness.com
Jul 24, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this illuminating episode, we explore the hidden side of human history: the night. Dr. Nancy Gonlin, professor of anthropology at Bellevue College, joins us to discuss her pioneering work in the Archaeology of the Night. Learn how ancient cultures navigated darkness, how modern lighting is disrupting our biology and making us sick, and why night pollution (aka light pollution) is more than just a nuisance—it’s a threat to health, heritage, and humanity. 💡 Topics We Cover: - The Anthropology ...
Jul 23, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Highlights from this episode: - The Biggest Camera Ever! - Extended Stay in the ICU - Extra-Electoral Political Action - Passing Gas Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
Jul 10, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this illuminating episode of the Restoring Darkness podcast, hosts Michael Colligan and Mark Baker welcome outdoor lighting designer James Solecki—founder of INTEGRA Bespoke Lighting and Island Villa Lighting. From stage lighting gigs as a teen to award-winning installations across Ontario and the Caribbean, James has carved out a unique legacy in environmentally-conscious lighting design. 🎙️ What You'll Hear In This Episode: - How James' passion for light sparked a 25+ year career - A first...
Jul 09, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Highlights from this episode: - Parks Funding - New Data - Curb Cuts and Umbrellas - Blacker Than the Blackest Black Times Infinity! Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
Jun 26, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Eileen Kragie, founder of Dark Sky Friends and passionate advocate for DarkSky International, to explore the urgent issue of light pollution and how it's transforming our night skies. Eileen shares how her lifelong awareness of light trespass evolved into a full-scale movement for legislative reform and community action. From securing state and local proclamations to educating the public at events like the Wolf Trap National Park’s Bat and Firefly Fes...
Jun 25, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode of Restoring Darkness, Mark Baker and Michael Colligan dive deep into the unintended consequences of LED lighting. Mark shares eye-opening insights on LED light discrimination, its impact on people with disabilities, and the urgent need for updated policies and regulations. From the Americans with Disabilities Act to scientific discoveries about luminance, this conversation challenges the lighting industry to acknowledge that LED technology isn’t just a brighter bulb—it’s a diffe...
Jun 18, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Highlights from this episode: - “Health” and “Human” “Services” - Seasons - Municipal Meetings - The Kids are Alright Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources at www.RestoringDarkness.com
Jun 12, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Highlights from this episode: - Scientific Consensus - Stressed Out - For the Birds - Space Mirrors Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be Found at RestoringDarkness.com
May 29, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode, we welcome back Yana Yakushina, a legal expert and researcher tackling light pollution from a policy and environmental law perspective. We dive into the latest regulatory frameworks, legal victories, and the fight to recognize artificial light at night as a serious environmental issue like Germany has. Mark Baker shares real-world legal battles, including lawsuits against excessive blue LED lights and landmark cases pushing for stricter light trespass regulations. Yana unpacks i...
May 21, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Highlights from this episode: Health Updates Nesting Migrations Geopolitics Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at www.restoringdarkness.com...
May 15, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Join hosts Mark and Michael as they sit down with Larry Boxer, an optical engineer with over 30 years of experience in lighting innovation. This episode dives deep into the science behind lighting design, discussing its impact on human health, night environments, and the evolving challenges brought on by LEDs. Larry offers an insider’s perspective on optical engineering and shares groundbreaking insights into creating illumination that's effective and people-friendly. 💡✨ Perfect for professiona...
May 07, 2025•42 min•Season 2Ep. 21
