Nighttime Light Shrinks Insect Sperm — Nighttime Brightness, Unexperienced by Organisms in Evolution, Affects Reproduction —
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A research team at Chiba University discovered that artificial light at night (streetlights, building lights, etc.) affects insect sperm, causing it to shrink. This effect is particularly pronounced with blue light. Urban-dwelling individuals show less impact, suggesting they may have acquired resistance to artificial light. This is a significant achievement that sheds new light on the impact of urbanization on living organisms.