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LED Lights Make You Sick? We Found Out What Causes It

LED Lights Make You Sick? We Found Out What Causes It

FromShort Wave


LED Lights Make You Sick? We Found Out What Causes It

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Dec 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

LED light bulbs are the future. They're better for the environment and the pocket book. But for some people, certain LEDs lights—particularly holiday lights—are also a problem. They flicker in a way that causes headaches, nausea and other discomfort. Today, we visit the "Flicker Queen" to learn why LEDs flicker—and what you can do about it.Wondering about other quirks of lighting and engineering? Email us at shortwave@npr.org – we might cover it on a future episode!
Released:
Dec 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.