Metropolitan Digital

Men's Weekly


.

An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself

  • Written by Rachelle Wilson Tollemar, Lecturer in Spanish Environmental Cultural Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itselfHumans and nature can find balance in each other.timnewman/E+ via Getty Images

It is that time again. Time to wonder: Why do we turn the clocks forward and backward twice a year? Academics, scientists, politicians, economists, employers, parents – and just about everyone else you will interact with this week – are likely debating a wide...

Read more: An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to...

More Articles ...

  1. AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?
  2. Despite naysayers and rising costs, data shows that college still pays off for students – and society overall
  3. Woven baskets aren’t just aesthetically pleasing – materials science research finds they’re sturdier and more resilient than stiff containers
  4. What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs
  5. Trump’s ‘golden age’ economic message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates – which typically signal a weak jobs market
  6. Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of years
  7. Dinosaur ‘mummies’ help scientists visualize the fleshy details of these ancient animals
  8. The lost history of Latin America’s role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis
  9. Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research
  10. Influencers could learn a thing or two from traditional journalism about disclosing who’s funding their political coverage
Metropolitan republishes selected articles from The Conversation USA with permission

Visit The Conversation to see more