SOMEBODY’S GOTTA DO IT (page 32)
For those with some of the world’s most intense occupations, stress is just part of the job. Losing their cool is simply not an option–so how do they manage it? Technology Editor Rob Verger spoke with an air traffic controller, a bomb technician, a commercial fisherman, a teacher, a trauma surgeon, and a rescue pilot to understand how they manage their stress, and identify strategies that could help the rest of us cope.

THE DIMMER SWITCH (page 38)
In 2015, the Colorado towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff jointly became the ninth place in the world certified as an International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), a nonprofit dedicated to combating inappropriate and excessive use of artificial light. When bright lights threatened to wash out their night sky, the community took action to preserve the darkness and the view above–not just for aesthetics. “Protecting the nighttime canopy is obviously good for astronomers, enabling them to see the dim and distant objects they study. But it might also have positive effects on ecological systems and human health. The frugal-minded find it’s a way to save on energy costs,” writes contributor Sarah Scoles.

WHY CAN’T WE SLEEP (page 46)
Despite our near-constant obsession with rest, Americans log about the same amount of sleep today as they did 50 years ago. But that doesn’t mean that we’re snoozing enough: Approximately one in three US adults isn’t getting the seven or more hours a night. From restless minds to modern distractions contributor Eleanor Cummins examines the five key reasons we’re losing zzz’s—and what we can do to get more shuteye.

PLUS: Why Does Screaming Make You Feel Better?; What’s the Most Soothing Sound in the World?; Can Stress be the Death of You?;  A New Spin on Breakrooms; Sew a Weighted Blanket; Massage Your Headache Away