It sounds like an idea straight out of a science fiction novel: giant mirrors in space that capture sunlight and reflect it back toward Earth in a targeted manner to provide additional light to certain regions even after sunset. This is precisely the vision being pursued by the U.S. space…
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Televisions, laptops, and smartphones are often lumped together. From a biological perspective, however, they differ significantly.
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Provocative? Yes, but perhaps necessary from a workplace safety perspective. Seit Jahrzehnten wissen wir, dass Müdigkeit Aufmerksamkeit, Reaktionsvermögen und Entscheidungsqualität beeinträchtigt. Die wissenschaftluche Faktenlage ist erdrückend, und wird nicht angezweifelt. Gleichzeitig wissen wir, dass Millionen Menschen, in Deutschland über 70% an Werktagen, ihren Schlaf regelmäßig durch einen Wecker beenden müssen,…
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The Solatube system is described below as a representative example of so-called mirror tunnel systems, as it is one of the technologically leading tubular daylight or mirror tunnel systems. However, the fundamental principles of a mirror tunnel system can also be applied to comparable systems from other manufacturers. Two fundamentally…
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ChronoClinic – what is it all about? Hospitals are meant to promote and restore health. At the same time, they are often places where the biological rhythms of both staff and patients are only partially taken into account. Early shifts start at fixed times, meal services follow organizational routines, ward…
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