Good Idea: know your circadian rythm and get some sun

https://english.elpais.com/health/2023-12-01/chronobiologist-and-nobel-laureate-in-medicine-michael-rosbash-lack-of-sunlight-during-the-day-is-worse-than-electric-lighting-at-night.html

Michael Rosbash, a Nobel Laureate in Medicine, sheds light on the significance of circadian rhythms. He delves into the far-reaching impacts of these internal biological clocks on everything from sleep patterns to medication effectiveness. Rosbash emphasizes the profound influence of natural light on our well-being, underscoring the adverse effects of a lack of sunlight during the day. He discusses the challenges faced by public funding agencies in supporting basic research and the need for a balance between basic and applied sciences. Through his insights, Rosbash advocates for a deeper understanding of the biological mechanisms governing our daily rhythms.

Song of the day 🎸🥁: https://open.spotify.com/track/7iPljHNmPhvnFzm01cfmIn?si=GbEb2TjDS_Sard1dhirfgg

TIL that in 1985, a Yugoslavian farmer had a bottle inserted in his anus which broke and blamed it on two men of a minority group which gaine widespread coverage. Despite later testimony revealing that the wound was self-inflicted, the incident played a role in the future breakup of Yugoslavia. [source, comments]

TIL that Weird Al Yankovic's "White and Nerdy" was so popular that despite the original song "Ridin" winning a Grammy, people would go up to Chamillionaire and say that they heard his version of Weird Al's song [source, comments]

In Südamerika droht Krieg – und mit ihm das Ukraine-Szenario https://www.watson.ch/!731901495

Song of the day 🇨🇭👣: https://youtu.be/u6gajD-34Dg?feature=shared

Good idea: Use paper instead of screens!
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2021.634158/full

Ever wondered how jotting down notes affects your memory? Scientists compared writing schedules on paper, tablets, and smartphones. Surprise: those using paper were faster and more accurate, and their brains lit up more during memory tests. Turns out, scribbling on paper might give your memory an extra kick!

TIL that Geert Wilders, who recently received the most votes in the Dutch election, was once deemed too dangerous to enter the United Kingdon [source, comments]