#circadian-rhythm
16 episodes
#1375: Metabolic Bankruptcy: Why the Brain Fails Under Fire
Why does the brain fail under constant threat? Discover the science of metabolic bankruptcy and the high cost of perpetual vigilance.
#1273: Lighting the Dark: The Science of Seasonal Depression
Discover why your brain stalls in the dark and how "personal satellites" of light can reset your internal clock to beat the winter blues.
#1265: The Biology of Light: Designing for Your Internal Clock
Discover why natural light is a biological nutrient and how interior design can fix your productivity, mood, and sleep.
#1255: The Science of Sleep: Cracking the Infant Sleep Code
Is sleep training a biological necessity or an engineering challenge? Discover the neurobiology behind why babies fight the sandman.
#1192: The Melatonin Paradox: Is Your Sleep Aid a Secret Hormone?
From gas station gummies to prescription drugs, we dive into the "melatonin paradox" and why your 10mg dose might be a "flamethrower."
#1160: Reclaiming the Nap: Biology, Productivity, and Power Pods
Is the afternoon slump a sign of laziness or hardwired biology? Discover why a 26-minute nap might be the ultimate productivity hack.
#905: The 3 AM Siren: The Science of Nighttime Missile Attacks
Why do sirens always wail at 3 AM? Discover the high-stakes game of orbital mechanics and satellite blind spots behind nighttime missile strikes.
#899: 44 Hours in the Cockpit: The Limits of Human Endurance
How do pilots stay alert for 44-hour missions? Herman and Corn explore the grueling science of fatigue management in long-range air combat.
#866: Screen Science: Why Your Blue Light Filter is Failing You
Is your 24/7 blue light filter doing more harm than good? Explore the biology of screen strain and why "Dark Mode" isn't always the healthiest choice.
#850: The Color Paradox: Why Blue Wakes You Up and Red Calms You
Explore the clash between color psychology and biology. Discover why blue light triggers alertness while red light actually helps you unwind.
#828: Light Discipline: Pro Lighting for Triple Monitor Desks
How do you light a massive triple-monitor desk in a tiny apartment without waking the baby? We dive into the physics of pro "light discipline."
#578: Beyond Nutrition: The Living Intelligence of Breast Milk
Is breast milk just food, or a complex communication system? Explore the "biological software updates" that formula can't yet replicate.
#485: The Science of Vyvanse: Timing, Biology, and Morning Hacks
Herman and Corn dive into the neurobiology of Vyvanse, exploring the "morning hack" and how this prodrug interacts with our internal clocks.
#297: Blue Light: Eye Strain Myths and the Science of Sleep
Are blue light glasses a scam? Herman and Corn debunk eye strain myths and explore the real science of circadian rhythms and digital sunsets.
#219: Reclaiming the Rhythm: The Radical Circadian Lifestyle
Stop being a passenger in your own biology. Herman and Corn explore how to radically sync your life and home with the natural cycle of the sun.
#32: When Night Vanished: Light's Impact on Human Sleep
Before electric light, our ancestors slept differently. Discover how perpetual illumination changed our biology and social structures forever.