Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep

You can train your brain to wake up on time naturally.

Beth Ann Malow, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University • conversation
Nov. 18, 2024 ~7 min

Body clock insight may offer a new way to end jet lag

Recent findings could pave the way for new approaches to treating disorders related to our body clock, researchers report.

Duke-NUS • futurity
Oct. 23, 2024 ~6 min


Life on alien planets probably wouldn’t experience day and night – here’s how that may change evolution

Most planets that have the potential to host life have one side always facing their sun.

Maureen Cohen, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Venus Global Climate Modelling, The Open University • conversation
Sept. 3, 2024 ~6 min

Cancer treatment may work best at the right time of day

"Our findings demonstrate the pivotal role of the circadian clock in enhancing immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy."

Pat Harriman-UC Irvine • futurity
May 29, 2024 ~5 min

Your morning mood is probably the worst of the day

A new study finds mood cycles hit their lowest point around 5 in the morning and their highest around 5 in the evening.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
March 13, 2024 ~5 min

Could the days of ‘springing forward’ be numbered? A neurologist and sleep expert explains the downside to that borrowed hour of daylight

Americans have long been divided over adopting permanent standard versus permanent daylight saving time. But support for permanent standard time grew dramatically between 2021 and 2024.

Beth Ann Malow, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University • conversation
March 4, 2024 ~10 min

How to help your tired teen get better sleep

"Teens are chronically sleep deprived," says Alison Kole. "And we need to start talking about why that is."

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 25, 2024 ~10 min

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Most teens aren’t getting enough sleep, leading to poorer academic performance. Early school start times combined with natural changes in hormones and the circadian rhythm could be to blame.

Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Dec. 18, 2023 ~8 min


Grizzly bear internal clocks keep ticking in hibernation

Grizzly bears' circadian rhythm keeps on ticking, even when they are in hibernation, a new study shows.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Nov. 16, 2023 ~6 min

What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird could help you do better on tests and avoid scams

Synchronizing your daily activities to your circadian rhythm could help you improve your performance on a variety of cognitive tasks − and even influence diagnosis of cognitive disorders.

Cindi May, Professor of Psychology, College of Charleston • conversation
Nov. 6, 2023 ~8 min

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