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"We found that street lighting strongly reduced moth (飞蛾) population compared with unlit sites... and affected moth development," the study stated.

The study's results apply to a localized level and cannot be used to determine whether national-level populations are declining due to light pollution. However, it adds further weight to existing research on how light pollution affects ecosystems and biodiversity hotspots and highlights the need to shift to alternatives in artificial light that would tone down these effects.

The effects on insect populations are wide-ranging. More specifically, artificial light affects how moths lay their eggs and puts them at a higher risk of being spotted by predators (捕食性动物). It also affects moths' feeding behavior, which subsequently leads to declines in their population too. Light pollution thus joins a host of factors, such as climate change and deforestation, as one of the determinants of insect population decline.

While previous studies examined the effects of lighting on bats and other vertebrates, this study focused on their prey—creatures lower down in the food chain—and, as a result, complementing (补充) previous studies. Therefore, the study is concerning because it suggests an alarming loss of insects caused by artificial light, which will have far-reaching consequences for all the wildlife and ecosystems that depend on them.

Moreover, white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were found to have the worst impact on local insects and ecosystem processes. The researchers thus call for shifting away from white LEDs or employing processes such as motion sensors to make the lights less bright and changing colors and filters to avoid the negative impacts. If the findings of the study are anything to go by, local insect ecosystems will suffer considerable consequences- which will, in turn, affect the wildlife that depends on them and, ultimately, could perhaps even upset agricultural balances.

Nothing special happened during that night. Rather, the big role this hotel plays in my memories can be explained by a psychological principle called the recency effect. "The recency effect helps to account for our tendency to remember the ending part of a sequence of events with far more clarity than the rest, " said Dr. Mary Poffenroth, a biopsychologist.

She says it arises from our short-term memory's inability to hold on to more than a small amount of information at once. So while there is no magic formula to create lovely travel memories, employing the recency effect can turn a good trip into an unforgettable one.

Dr. Stephanie, a Neuroscientist, says that while you can strategically set off the recency effect at a trip's end, you may have multiple opportunities to create lasting memories all along the way by breaking it up into smaller chunks.

Keep in mind that the recency effect can also backfire. "Ending an amazing trip with stressful flight delays, lost luggage or feeling unwell might be enough to overshadow the entire experience, resulting in remembering the trip as awful instead of joyful, " Stephanie said.

To avoid disproportionately (不成比例地)spotlighting the final days, Poffenroth has created a trick: She amplifies (增强) earlier days in a trip to keep her memories well-rounded. "I collect little bits that will remind me of that day: a subway ticket, a seashell, a cardboard drink with a pub' s logo on it. " Then, as she is packing on the last day, "I go through all my little found treasures and spend a few moments recalling each one, " she said. "This gives me a sense of closure for that chapter of travel and makes the experience memorable. "

The Matrix (1999)

IMDb (Internet Movie Database): 8.7/10 | Runtime: 136 minutes

The Matrix is a science fiction film that stars Keanu Reeves as a hacker who discovers the world he lives in is an illusion crafted by malevolent Artificial Intelligence. The movie presents the very best in technical filmmaking, winning four Oscars. With thrilling action and a complex story, it's a must-see.

American Symphony (2023)

IMDb: 7.9/10 | Runtime: 104 minutes

Even if you just watch the trailer for American Symphony, you will be in tears. The documentary (纪录片) tells the story of Grammy winner Jon Batiste and his wife, Suleika Jaouad. It's a beautiful tale of love and resilience, with Variety Magazine calling it "one of the best love stories seen on film."

Nyad (2023)

IMDb: 7.1/10 | Runtime: 121 minutes

As expected from most sports dramas and biopics, Nyad shares a story of perseverance, the triumphs of determination, and a message of hope. It engages the audience with its solid foundation while entertaining through grounded drama based on reality instead of relying on cheap cliches (陈词滥调).

Society of the Snow (2023)

IMDb: 7.7/10 | Runtime: 144 minutes

In 1972, a Uruguayan flight crashed on the way to Chile, and the survivors of the wreck had to work together to survive in the of the Snow. With a budget of 60 million euros, the film is the most expensive Spanish film ever made.