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This is the science podcast for June 16th, 2023.

I'm Sarah Crespi.

First up this week, cleaning up the night skies.

As part of a special issue on light pollution, I talked with researcher Stefan Volner about

why light pollution is actually pretty difficult to measure and how efforts to coordinate

between disciplines could help darken the nights.

Also on this week's show, a mental health first aid course.

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