The Science of Sunshine: The Future of Light and Wellness

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A podcast about the science of sunshine, featuring discussions with leading scientists, researchers and innovators about the future of light and wellness.

Episodes

  1. JAN 14

    Episode 3: Eye on the Light

    What if light could do more than help us see? In this second episode, Dr. Anne Berends talks with Professor Elke Bushbeck about how sunlight affects every living organism — from the eyes of insects to the energy in our own cells. They explore how different wavelengths of light — UV, blue, red, and near-infrared — influence our biology, mood, and even brain function. You’ll learn why insects see the world differently, how natural light supports vision and energy production, and what happens when we spend most of our lives indoors under artificial light.

    39 min

  2. 12/03/2025

    Episode 2: In the Absence of Light

    In this episode of The Science of Sunshine, Dr. Anne Berends speaks with Prof. Timo Partonen, a leading circadian rhythm and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) researcher at the University of Helsinki. Together, they explore how winter darkness disrupts our internal clock, why so many people experience winter blues or SAD, and how modern indoor lifestyles may be amplifying these effects. Prof. Partonen explains the biological pathways linking light exposure to mood, sleep, metabolism, and energy — and why morning light plays a critical role. The conversation also covers proven treatments like bright-light therapy, as well as emerging research into UVA1 and near-infrared (NIR) light.

    45 min

  3. 11/10/2025

    Episode 1: Sunlight at Scale

    Overview: What if the light around us could shape our health, mood and energy? In this first episode, Dr. Anne Berends talks with Dr. Jennifer Veitch, President of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), about the science of sunshine — and how different parts of natural light influence our well-being. Together, they explore how ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light each plays a unique role in human health — from vitamin D production and circadian rhythm to cellular repair and mood regulation. You’ll discover what happens when we spend 90% of our time indoors, how modern lighting has changed the way we experience daylight, and why the future of wellness may depend on bringing the full spectrum of sunlight back into our lives.

    39 min

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A podcast about the science of sunshine, featuring discussions with leading scientists, researchers and innovators about the future of light and wellness.

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