Light pollution may boost West Nile spread by sparrows study
Florida researchers report artificial night lighting extended West Nile virus infection in house sparrows by about two days, potentially increasing spillover to mosquitoes and humans. Experts caution lab conditions differ from urban ecosystems but urge field studies, including city sites with varying light exposure.
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