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 This episode was made possible by these amazing sponsors: KiwiCo: send the gift of learning to a child in your life this holiday season. Learn more at https://kiwico.com/science Biologos: check out my conversation Jim Stump on the podcast The Language of God.