GitVibes daily briefing · 2026-10-24 · science
Sleep declines in rural communities after electricity arrives
Curated by Vishakha
Perspective
I'm cautious about assuming electricity alone caused the sleep decline; the study might not have controlled for smartphone usage.
Source summary
Scientists tracked the changing sleep patterns of Indigenous people in Argentina who gained access to mains electricity — and smart phones.
Original reporting: Nature · Published 2026-10-23