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A Simple Lighting Swap Could Save Millions of Insects

Amber 1800 K LEDs attracted significantly fewer insects and species than cool white LEDs and sodium lamps, researchers reported.

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Forty percent of the world's insect species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades, mainly because of habitat loss, pollution, pathogens, introduced species, and climate change.

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Insects are extremely important organisms in ecosystems, and some are crucial for human agriculture, as they pollinate vegetables and fruits. While the global decline in insect populations has become a concern in recent years, new research suggests that changing the type of lighting humans use may help mitigate this decline. Read more...

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Science Alert broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
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