Circadian misalignment happens when a person’s schedule doesn’t match up with their circadian rhythms; they work for most of the night and sleep partly during the day. These people—shift workers, people with jet lag, and those with circadian rhythm disorders—are more prone to depression and anxiety. But eating in the daytime might help. In a study, participants with mismatched circadian rhythms who ate both at night and during the daytime were more likely to have worse mental health, while those who only ate during the day were better off. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
