Time of day may affect COVID vaccine effectiveness

Time of day may be important for how effective the COVID-19 vaccine is. A new study suggests middle of the day may be be best.

Julia Evangelou Strait-WUSTL • futurity
May 1, 2023 ~6 min

Morning people get more out of CPAP machines

Early birds are more likely to follow guidelines for using CPAP machines for sleep apnea, using them for longer periods at night.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
March 20, 2023 ~7 min


Circadian clock tells sunflowers when it’s time to bloom

Sunflowers' circadian clocks control how individual florets open in concentric rings to maximize visits from pollinators.

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
Jan. 24, 2023 ~5 min

Getting outside could improve your sleep

Getting outdoors, even in gloomy weather, may benefit your sleep, according to new research with college students.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
Dec. 13, 2022 ~6 min

Can a messed up biological clock lead to lung cancer?

A new study with mice reveals a link between out-of-whack circadian rhythms and lung tumor growth.

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
Oct. 24, 2022 ~3 min

Hypothesis: Circadian rhythm links mental disorders

A disruption in circadian rhythm is common among mental health disorders. Understanding its molecular foundation could unlock better treatments.

Brian Bell-UC Irvine • futurity
Sept. 5, 2022 ~6 min

Mattress uses heat and cold to trick the body into sleep

A new mattress and pillow system uses heating and cooling to tell your body it's time to go to sleep.

Nat Levy-UT Austin • futurity
July 21, 2022 ~5 min

Shift workers face long-term risk of stroke

People who do shift work are at higher risk for having a stroke later in life, even long after a return to a normal work schedule.

Texas A&M University • futurity
July 14, 2022 ~7 min


Shift workers face higher, long-term risk of stroke

People who do shift work are at higher risk for having a stroke later in life, even long after a return to a normal work schedule.

Texas A&M University • futurity
July 14, 2022 ~7 min

Is it time to ditch daylight saving time?

Daylight saving time comes with a host of negative consequences. Should the United States scrap DST? An expert weighs in.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
Nov. 2, 2021 ~5 min

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