Field Study

In the first episode of "Field Study," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette enterprise reporter Stephen Nesbitt explores the growing world of sleep science.  Many professional athletes regularly travel around the world to compete, but long travel times and jet lag can prove disastrous once they hit the field. Teams across major sports leagues are addressing this problem through a combination of tech and education, but just how effective are these efforts?

"Field Study" is a podcast about the intersection of science, sports and society. Each episode looks at how scientific discoveries or fields of inquiry affect the way we play and live. Some installments start with a question tied to how athletes and trainers use science to influence their decisions. Others explore a scientific question through the ways it affects a particular aspect of sports. These stories will lend context to stat sheets, an approachable lens to lab reports and some lessons about the people behind both.