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Resetting our body clocks for Mars

A blue-light light box can be used to help reset a our internal body clocks. Scientists have found this technique can help with fatigue management for people who work unusual hours.

It will also allow astronauts to adjust to different day lengths on other planets such as Mars, where the day is 40 minutes longer than an Earth day.

Read more at NASA/Brigham and Women's Hospital

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