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Articles by Rebecca Boyle
Sports
Sleep Could Be An Olympic Athlete's Secret Weapon
Getting enough shut-eye, say experts, could give athletes that elusive edge in competition.
Rebecca Boyle, Contributor
Physics
How Circadian Clocks Adjust To Keep Reliable Time
A new model explains why circadian clocks can be robust yet flexible enough to respond to environmental changes.
Rebecca Boyle, Contributor
Human
Big Eaters Damage Their Metabolisms
A week of extreme overeating sheds light on insulin resistance.
Rebecca Boyle, Contributor
Creature
Turbulence Detection Keeps Moths On Target
Insects measure air currents to guide their migrations.
Rebecca Boyle, Contributor
Human
Turning Lights On Changes Sleep Patterns
Study of Toba/Qom in Argentina highlights effect of artificial lights on sleep patterns.
Rebecca Boyle, Contributor