Reflections
Notes on light, sleep and circadian rhythms from the LYS team and the researchers we work with.
The future of Human Centric Lighting
Human Centric Lighting is big business for designers, architects and scientists. But are we reaching beyond the facts? What is Human Centric Lighting? Human Centric...
Why living on the wrong side of a time zone is bad for your health
We all know that long haul flights disturb your internal clock. After crossing multiple time zones, it’s common to feel fatigued and suffer from strange sleep...
The Science of SAD: Why winter makes you feel low
As the days get shorter and the cold nights draw in, it’s common to feel gloomy at this time of year. For many of us, it...
Why Night Owls struggle to sleep: Our technology offers a unique insight
If the sound of your alarm clock fills you with dread, or if you only start to feel creative once the sun’s gone down, then you’re...
Three theories for why we sleep
If you live to 90, you’re likely to spend a staggering 32 years of your life asleep. This has fascinated evolutionary scientists for generations. How would...
How sleep makes us more creative
We all have our own ways of trying to solve difficult problems. When all else fails, chances are you’ll decide to sleep on it and start...