About Time

From sleep inertia to circadian rhythms: Explore the neurobiology behind waking up. Learn strategies to make mornings easier.

A follow-up to our article on atomic time. Explore the history, present and uncertain future of leap seconds.

Learn the science behind why time seems to speed up or slow down and discover strategies to master your relationship with time.

Discover the surprising history, questionable benefits and ongoing controversy surrounding our biannual clock changes.

Explore the fascinating political and commercial history of time zones and how they shape our digital world today.

An even briefer history of time. Dive into the fascinating history of timekeeping innovations from antiquity to the space age and beyond.