Episode 204 - Blue blockers, Germs on Mars, and the Science of Cults

This week on Ask Science Mike, we covered the following questions:

1. Is the soil on Mars sterile?

2. Do blue-blockers really work?

Are Computer Glasses Worth It?

The effect of blue-light blocking spectacle lenses on visual performance, macular health and the sleep-wake cycle: a systematic review of the literature.

3. What's the science behind cults?

Cult Education Institute FAQ

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