Where are the stars? In modern day Arkansas, an individual can pick out a few stars in the night sky with ease. Though, this may not always be the case. Especially in dense cities, though all around the world, light pollution plagues our towns, ecosystems, and skies. Simply, National Geographic defines light pollution as “ the excessive or inappropriate use of outdoor artificial light” and several scientists and studies agree it is the cause of many issues. Scientists believe light pollution...

Go outside, slip off anything that might be covering your feet, and touch grass. If you were to follow these simple steps, you would be...