Improving Sleep through Science
Advice on achieving good sleep is ubiquitous, with the sleep aids market valued at over $100 billion annually.
However, scientists caution that online hacks and expensive tools are not always effective.
Scientists warn that online hacks and pricey tools aren’t always effective
Instead, lessons learned from the human body's network of biological clocks could lead to better sleep.
Lynne Peeples, a science journalist and author of The Inner Clock, explores this topic.
A recent Nature Feature and October 2025 long read podcast delve into the science of sleep.
Author summary: Science holds the key to better sleep.