What in the World are Circadian Rythms?

For as long as the earth's inhabitants have thrived under the sun, its creatures have found a daily rhythm in the world's spin. When the sun rises, plants and animals alike know it's time to begin their day, and when the sun sets, their systems tell them to sleep. Although there are certainly exceptions and variations to this rule, generally, the world is awake in the light hours of the day and asleep at night. What in the World are Circadian Rhythms? seeks to examine this natural rhythm which guides our daily lives. As shown in the table of contents, topics covered will range from the studies and observations of scientists and societies throughout history that have contributed to the discovery of circadian rhythms to the current and future studies that hope to find solutions to the questions that still remain unanswered. Other chapters will explore the general public's knowledge and curiosity regarding circadian rhythms, the impact that these rhythms have on our modern lives and the lives of the animals and plants around us, and how they change as we age. What in the World are Circadian Rhythms? is an in-depth exploration that strives to educate the general reader on the scientific origins and modern day impact of circadian rhythms.