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Wakey Wakey! Digging Into the Science of 'Spring Forward'

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Ryan LeviDanielle Venton
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Springing forward for daylight saving time doesn't just cost us an hour of sleep. Scientists say the switch has physiological consequences too. (manop1984/iStockphoto)

You can read more of Danielle Venton's reporting on the science, history and politics of daylight saving time here and here.

Q'ed Up is hosted and produced by Ryan Levi. This episode was edited by Queena Kim.

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