(The Conversation) — It is that time again. Time to wonder: Why do we turn the clocks forward and backward twice a year? Academics, scientists, politicians, economists, employers, parents – and just ...

As autumn progresses, Americans will once again partake in the familiar ritual of resetting time — welcoming shorter days and longer nights. On Sunday, Nov. 2, clocks will “fall back,” an hour at 2 ...

This Sunday, the majority of Americans will "spring forward" and set their clocks ahead an hour, losing an hour of sleep as the annual tradition of daylight saving time begins for the year. Daylight ...