Chip Shortages and Sleep Shortages 😴
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💻 What caused the global chip shortage? And why is it so hard to buy a Playstation 5? 😴 How does technology impact sleep? Jacob and Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast explain it for us!🔋 Did you know scientists are working on making a one-of-a kind battery out of fabric? 🕹 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Episode 70
Various Voices 0:00
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Bethany Van Delft 0:07
From chip shortages to blue light, in the next 10 minutes, we'll get the lowdown on what's up with the latest tech. I'm Bethany Van Delft. And this is The Ten News.
You probably noticed it's nearly impossible to buy a PlayStation 5 these days, even though the console was released back in November, more than five months ago. So what's keeping PS5 and tons of other high-demand electronics off the shelves these days? A global chip shortage.
A Kid 0:48
Oh man.
Bethany Van Delft 0:49
Chips are those teeny little wafers that make up the memory and processing units of most modern computers. During COVID, people have been stuck at home with nothing to do except work on their laptops, spend time on their smartphones, or play video games. This led to an increased demand for electronics that require these chips. Pair that with the already high demand for electronics and a shrinking chip making industry. And what you have is a global chip shortage in a nutshell.
Sound Bit 1:22
Where's my chips?
Oh, we're not having chips tonight munchin, sorry.
I want my chips.
Bethany Van Delft 1:27
So what's next? Some people in the tech industry have expressed optimism that things could return to normal relatively soon, while others think it could be 2022 before that happens.
Have you ever found it hard to go to sleep after watching a show on Netflix? Do your grown ups have a screen cut off time before bed? Guess what? There's a good reason why? Our favorite father-daughter duo, Jacob and Olivia Rosensweig from the curious kid podcast have the lowdown.
Jacob Rosenweig 2:10
When people think about what it takes to be healthy, two things usually come to mind. In order to be healthy you need to one eat healthy and to exercise. What if I told you that there was a third often overlooked thing you can do to make sure you are healthy and fit.
Olivia Rosenweig 2:28
In order to be healthy, you need to sleep well.
Jacob Rosenweig 2:33
According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control, most kids don't get enough sleep. If you are between the ages of six and 12, at least nine hours of sleep is recommended. If you are a teen, at least eight hours of sleep is recommended.
Olivia Rosenweig 2:47
Today, there are more reasons than ever that kids just don't get enough sleep.
Jacob Rosenweig 2:54
There are so many distractions that keep kids from getting the sleep they need to refresh their bodies and minds. One of the biggest sleep disruptors is technology. That's right. Computers, televisions, tablets and phones may be keeping you from getting the high quality sleep you need to be at your best.
Olivia Rosenweig 3:13
Our bodies have a built-in clock that tells us when it's time to wake up and when it's time to sleep.
Jacob Rosenweig 3:20
Whoa, there are no actual clocks in our bodies. But there are hormones that are responsible for waking us up and lulling us to sleep. In the morning, our bodies make a hormone called cortisol that helps you feel awake and alert and ready to tackle the day.
Olivia Rosenweig 3:36
And then at night time, the body makes melatonin that makes you feel sleepy.
Jacob Rosenweig 3:42
Studies show that screentime within an hour or two of bedtime delays the release of melatonin, keeping you awake longer. Using electronics before bedtime can even reduce the quality of sleep you get once you fall asleep. The reason this happens is because the blue light that comes from our screens interferes with the release of melatonin in our bodies. Lots of blue light isn't good for our eyes, and can cause things like eye strain or headaches.
Olivia Rosenweig 4:12
They even make glasses you can wear or screen protectors you can put on your devices to help shield your eyes from blue light.
Jacob Rosenweig 4:22
And all that stuff is great, but the best thing to do to make sure you get a good night's sleep is to limit screen time before bedtime and find some relaxing activities to do just before bed like reading.
Olivia Rosenweig 4:34
Or listening to The Ten News.
Bethany Van Delft 4:47
Up next, it's time for fact attack.
What if your shirt could recharge your Switch? Sounds a little crazy but someday it actually might. Scientists are working on making a one of a kind battery out of fabric. In 2018, a team of researchers at Binghamton University in New York created a cloth based battery that was able to generate stable electricity, even while it was being stretched and twisted. Lead researchers to key in choice so that this could really be important for the future of wearable technology. And the best part is what powers this battery is bacteria. So the sweat pouring off your body might one day be what gives your Fitbit it's juice. I mean it's cool, it's science. But it's also yuck.
Elliot Camille 5:49
Hi, my name is Elliot Camille, it's time for your trivia question of the day.
Bethany Van Delft 5:55
In what year was the very first video game introduced? Was it A) 1980? B) 1972 or C) 1958? Did you guess it? The answer is C! A nuclear physicist named William Higginbotham created an electronic tennis game he called "Tennis for Two" way back in 1958. It was introduced to visitors at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in upstate New York during the labs annual visitors day. Some argue that because higinbotham game technically uses a Silla scopes, a kind of electronic test instrument, and not video, it should not be considered the first video game, but you got to hand it to him for creating a game that led to players control a movable ball on a screen. This is something no one had ever done before. Time's up, but before we go, here's a quick note for the grownups want even more great content from The Ten News. Sign up for The Ten News newsletter, aka The Ten News letter. It's a free bi weekly email with even more stories to enjoy together, and we made it easy for you. The link to join is in the show notes. And on our website, thetennews.com. Thanks for listening to The Ten News. Look out for our new episodes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and extras on Saturdays. The Ten News is a co-production of Small But Mighty Media and Next Chapter Podcasts and it's distributed by iHeart Radio. The production and editorial team is the glitch free gaming group of Tracey Crooks, Pete Musto, Ben Austin DoCampo, Andrew Hall, Jenner Pascua, Stephen Tompkins, and Sarah Olender. Jacob and Olivia Rosensweig contributed to this episode. Our production director is Jeremiah Tittle, and The Ten News is executive produced by Donald Albright and show creator Tracy Leeds Kaplan. Special thanks to listener Eliot Camille for helping with the trivia question. Do you want to be part of the show? Have a grown-up help you record a question a joke, or a fun fact you want to share and email it to us at hello@thetennews.com. And show your love for The Ten News by going to your favorite podcast app and submitting a rating and review because it really helps others find the show so they can join the fun too. I'm Bethany Van Delft, and thanks for listening to The Ten News. Maybe one-day stinky foot bacteria can make us run faster than a cheetah. I'll get right on that.
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Sources for this episode
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2021-semiconductors-chips-shortage/
https://www.techradar.com/news/the-global-chip-shortage-could-finally-be-coming-to-an-end
https://www.innovationintextiles.com/scientists-create-stretchable-battery-made-of-fabric/
