Episode 163: A Day in the Life - Night
About this episode
We wrap up the three-part series A Day in the Life, spotlighting the common chemistry of morning, noon, and night. Today, how popular insomnia treatments work and the science behind our body's unique sleep cycles.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:35 Fight Club
01:01 Interview: Sleep Aids
05:33 The Midnight Sun
14:31 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Louisa Jonas, Mia Lobel, Jennifer Dionisio, and Joe Rucker for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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