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There’s nothing quite like a good night’s rest to recharge the body and restore the spirits. Today’s show looks at the science of sleep—and insomnia.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:28 Element of the Week: Helium
03:15 Mystery Solved! Snoring
06:44 Caffeine and Wakefulness
10:38 Quote: C. S. Lewis
11:02 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Catherine Giradeau and Anke Timmermann for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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