Sleep: Even a low level of light at night may disrupt your blood sugar

Leaving even a dim light on while you sleep may disrupt blood sugar control, a small study in humans suggests Health 14 March 2022 By Clare Wilson Sleeping with a night light on might have down sides Shutterstock / Realstock Keeping the TV or a bedside light on overnight could slightly disturb your sleep – … Read more

Don’t Miss: New Scientist Live, the greatest science show on Earth

Katie Yu Watch Upload, a sci-fi comedy that satirises the idea of a digital afterlife, returns for a second season. Created by Greg Daniels (Parks and Recreation, Space Force), the series will be available on Amazon Prime Video from 11 March. Visit New Scientist Live will be at Manchester Central and online from 12 March. … Read more

Don’t miss: The live launch of NASA’s latest environmental satellite

New Scientist’s weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn’t miss Humans 23 February 2022 Read Carbon Queen is Maia Weinstock’s account of the remarkable life of nanoscience pioneer Mildred Dresselhaus, who, from the 1950s, defied society’s expectations of women to become an influential scientist and engineer. Daniel … Read more