Just in case you hadn’t heard, wearable tech is booming. But are we in danger of drowning in data and…
Data without insight makes wearables a passing fashion
Category: Reflections
How lockdown and social distancing changed our sleep-wake cycles
As the restrictions on public life gradually ease across Europe, we are only just starting to uncover the full effects…
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…
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 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…
How light affects your performance at work
What’s your favourite thing about your office? Most people might think of the cutting-edge design, the onsite cafe, or maybe…
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…
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…
In conversation with a LYS Researcher – ‘We need new tools and new data’
Karen Van Creveld is a researcher and lighting designer with her own practice. In 2019, Karen was awarded the prestigious…