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Social jet lag and how do we tackle it
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Seasonal Affective Disorder and the power of light
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is a type of recurring depression that follows a seasonal pattern. Scientists are…
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…
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…
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…