UA Science Cafes: Science of Sleep
The theme of a free lecture series hosted by the University of Arizona (and open to the public) is...
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Author: Sree Roy
Fired CIA Worker’s Suit Stymied by State Secrets
A judge ruled that a former CIA employee with narcolepsy cannot pursue discrimination charges against the CIA because his claims violate state secrets privilege, reports Courthouse News. “The parties agreed that as an...
Read MoreLosing Sleep Over Daylight Saving Time?
You may find you feel a little more tired than usual next month as you adjust to the start of Daylight Saving Time, which begins at 2 AM on Sunday, March 8. “An hour seems like a minor change, but moving the clock ahead one hour...
Read MoreHow Long Can We Stay Awake?
We can fight off the sandman for a while, but after a certain point, sleeplessness leads to temporary madness and—just maybe—death, reports the BBC. Any healthy individual planning to find out through personal experimentation...
Read MoreWant More Sleep (And Better Productivity)? Work From Home.
Entrepreneur suggests some everyday applications to Orfeu M. Buxton and team’s recent study on how work hours impact workers’ sleep. “It used to be that if you slept, you were considered weak and unambitious,” says...
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