Secrets of the Night - The City

This documentary explores the human relationship with night, examining the day and night rhythm that governs us and countless other living things. It considers how the march of artificial light has transformed our cities, our economy, and our sleep. Part of a series on the secrets of the night, this episode turns its focus on people and the modern loss of darkness. A thoughtful watch for anyone interested in urban life, biology, and how light shapes us. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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