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Evidence shows the moon impacts our sleep, but scientists aren’t exactly sure why
The placement of the moon in the sky might not even cross your mind when it comes to improving your sleep hygiene, but the phases of the lunar cycle can…
Are your lightbulbs sabotaging your sleep?
Light is one of the most critical factors that helps to regulate your sleep and wake cycles. But it’s not just sunlight isn’t the only kind of light that affects…
This simple blood test could reveal your internal biological clock
Knowing whether or not you’re a morning or night person could have broader implications beyond determining what time of day you operate most efficiently. In fact, an internal clock that…
The economic cost of sleep: a Q&A with Marco Hafner
Introduction When Thomas Edison’s incandescent light bulb was granted a patent in 1880, little did the world realise that such a small invention had the potential to forever disrupt the…
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EP 055: Dreams: the next frontier for advertising? – Dr Sara C. Mednick
Imagine if corporations could place adverts for their products inside your dreams. It may sound like far-fetched science fiction, but amazingly, science and technology has reached the point where…
EP:054: A unified theory of dreaming? – Robert Stickgold and Antonio Zadra
We talk to legendary sleep researcher Robert Stickgold, and eminent dream scientist Antonio Zadra about their book When Brains Dream, and their new theory, NEXTUP an overarching framework for explaining the biological function of dreams and dreaming.
053: Sleep supplements: science or snake oil? Part 2 – Jesse Cook
In the second part of our deep dive into sleep supplements we take a look at the overlapping subjects of nutrition, delivery methods, dosages, a run-down of the different categories…
052: Sleep supplements: science or snake oil? Part 1 – Jesse Cook
When we’re seeking solutions to health problems we generally look to doctors and scientists for the best advice. But what happens when the experts don’t actually have all the answers?…
051: Pregnancy and baby sleep – beyond the mom blogs: Dr Jade Wu
In today’s episode we discuss all things pregnancy and baby sleep with physician, host of the award-winning Savvy Psychologist and new mum Dr Jade Wu. This episode’s guest: Jade Wu,…
050: Documentary – Big Golf, Science and the battle for Standard Time
A special documentary to celebrate our 50th episode. Featuring multiple guests, archive material, original music and plenty of intrigue, follow the labyrinthine narrative of Daylight Saving Time, the new science…
