PODCAST

Restoring Darkness

Scott Wachter

News and interviews related to the reduction of light pollution.Currently on hiatus.

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25:45

Episode 21: The Darkness News Update for December 25,...

Restoring Darkness ·

2025/12/25

Highlights from this episode:Human Rights Toads Orbital Debris Chronomedicine Intro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored 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.socialFind Restoring Darkness on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@restoringdarkness

18:59

Episode 20: The Darkness News Update for December 11,...

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2025/12/11

Highlights from this episode: - hormone Therapy - A Nice Cup of Tea - Data Centers Across America - BylawsIntro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored 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.socialFind Restoring Darkness on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@restoringdarkness?lang=en

10:57

Episode 19: The Darkness News Update for November 27,...

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2025/11/27

Highlights from this episode: - Big News - Amber LEDs - The Flu - Revoked StatusIntro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored 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

19:26

Episode 18: The Darkness News Update for November 13,...

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2025/11/13

Highlights from this episode: - Cancer - Amber LEDs - Burnout - MothsIntro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored 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

22:30

Episode 17: The Darkness News Update for October 30,...

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2025/10/30

Highlights from this episode: - Crime - Weight Loss - Heart Health - LawsuitsIntro 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

36:08

Episode 16: Blue Lights, Bad Intentions with Scott...

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2025/10/29

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

12:57

Episode 15: The Darkness News Update for October 16,...

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2025/10/16

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

65:13

Episode 14: Darkness Has Value: Lighting Design That...

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2025/10/15

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

12:40

Episode 13: The Darkness News Update for October 2, 2025

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2025/10/02

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

43:26

Episode 12: Connected Cars, Disconnected Lights with...

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2025/10/01

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

53:47

Episode 11: Cone by Cone: Mapping the Human Eye with...

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2025/09/24

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

14:53

Episode 10: The Darkness News Update for September...

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2025/09/18

Highlights from this episode: - Wind Farms at Range - Null Results - Fake Crime - PufflingsIntro 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

48:11

Episode 9: Garbage in, Garbage Stays with Dr. Jim Uttley

Restoring Darkness ·

2025/09/10

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

12:34

Episode 8: The Darkness News Update for September 5,...

Restoring Darkness ·

2025/09/04

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

50:14

Episode 7: Nocturnal Walks and Nightcaps with Alona...

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2025/09/03

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

37:27

Episode 6: Light & Noise Pollution in National Parks...

Restoring Darkness ·

2025/08/25

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

23:24

Episode 5: The Darkness News Update for August 21, 2025

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2025/08/21

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/

19:29

Episode 4: The Darkness News Update for August 7, 2025

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2025/08/07

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

13:59

Episode 3: The Darkness News Update for July 24, 2025

Restoring Darkness ·

2025/07/24

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

48:29

Episode 2: The Archeology of Night: Rediscovering...

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2025/07/23

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

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