The City Dark
Season 25 Episode 3 | 52m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
Is darkness becoming extinct?
Is darkness becoming extinct? Exploring the physical and psychological effects of light pollution, 'The City Dark' is a portrait of the world after dusk, and a meditation on the human relationship to the stars.
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The City Dark
Season 25 Episode 3 | 52m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
Is darkness becoming extinct? Exploring the physical and psychological effects of light pollution, 'The City Dark' is a portrait of the world after dusk, and a meditation on the human relationship to the stars.
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Preview: S25 Ep3 | 30s | Premieres Monday, August 12, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)
Preview: S25 Ep3 | 2m 38s | Is darkness becoming extinct? A meditation on the human relationship to the stars (2m 38s)
The City Dark: Addressing Light Pollution
Clip: S25 Ep3 | 4m 4s | With the help of lighting design, it becomes possible to reduce light pollution. (4m 4s)
The City Dark: Filmmaker Interview with Ian Cheney
Clip: S25 Ep3 | 17m 3s | Filmmaker Ian Cheney discusses the impetus behind 'The City Dark' (17m 3s)
The City Dark: How Lights Can Confuse Baby Turtles
Clip: S25 Ep3 | 4m 42s | Turtle hatchlings struggle to make it to the ocean because of light pollution. (4m 42s)
The City Dark: Potential Impacts on Health
Clip: S25 Ep3 | 8m 54s | Ongoing research on a potential link between light at night and cancer risk. (8m 54s)
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