Optum New Mexico

By Brian D’Ambrosio The Chilean-born painter known as Carlos Carulo has spent much of his life trying to understand the invisible forces that bind existence together. In his Santa Fe studio, canvases shimmer with nebulae, fractured geometries, drifting structures, and luminous particles that seem to float between worlds. At first glance, the imagery suggests deep space. But Carulo insists his work is not science fiction. “It’s not Star Wars,” he says with a laugh.

The start of daylight saving time on March 9 and turning our clocks an hour ahead for another eight months marks an influx of news coverage on the pros and cons of continuing to observe the practice. As far as health is concerned, though, most Americans who live in places that observe daylight saving time say they don’t notice any negative effects. In fact, seven in 10 people report that time changes in either direction don’t have an impact on their sleep.