019: Beyond the Bedroom: Dr. Mathias Basner on Performance, Space, and the Future of Sleep Science (Part 2)

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In part two of our conversation with Dr. Mathias Basner, Professor at Penn Medicine and former head of Flight Physiology at the German Aerospace Center, we explore how sleep affects human performance in various environments - from everyday life to the International Space Station. Learn about groundbreaking research on cognitive performance, discover what astronauts can teach us about adapting to challenging sleep conditions, and hear fascinating insights about the future of sleep science. Whether you're optimizing your own performance or curious about human adaptation, this episode offers compelling insights into the science of sleep and performance.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Optimizing sleep environments, including dark, quiet, and cool bedrooms.
• Impact of technology and screen time on sleep hygiene and strategies to reduce electronic usage.
• Sleep challenges astronauts face in space, such as microgravity and the 90-minute day-night cycle.
• Practical solutions for sleep in noisy or brightly lit areas, including air circulation improvements.
• Exploration of human adaptation in extreme environments, such as Antarctic stations and potential life on Mars.

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