FeaturedNeuroscience·March 26, 2026·11 min readTeen’s Internal Clock Controls Their CravingsA new study shows that sleep timing is the "lever" for teen heart health. Night owls eat more calories and move less, especially during the school year when their internal clocks clash with early start times.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2026·7 min readImmersive Dreaming is the Secret to Feeling Well-RestedImmersive dreaming, rather than just slow-wave brain activity, is what makes us feel well-rested. Vivid, bizarre dreams provide a higher sense of sleep depth by better disconnecting the brain from the outside world.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 19, 2026·9 min readWhat Your Brain Waves Say About Your Future MemoryNew AI analysis shows that if your brain waves look "older" than you are during sleep, your risk for dementia increases by nearly 40%.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 16, 2026·6 min readThe Awake “Sleep” Loop: Why Attention Lapses Occur in ADHDNew research identifies "local sleep" as the hidden brain mechanism causing attention lapses and slower reaction times in adults with ADHD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 7, 2026·11 min readExhaustion Loophole: How Sleep Deprivation Compromises JusticeSleep deprivation isn't just a minor variable—it's a threat to the truth. Scientists warn that exhausted suspects are more likely to confess to crimes they didn't commit.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 3, 2026·7 min readWhy the Brain and Breath Part Ways During Heavy SlumberNew research reveals that during the deepest non-REM sleep, the brain’s neural rhythms become independent of breathing, a discovery that could unlock new treatments for Parkinson’s.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 28, 2026·7 min readPhysical Activity and Early Rising Linked to Lower ALS RiskNew research suggests that "early birds" and those who stay active have a 20-26% lower risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 24, 2026·6 min readOxytocin Crash: Why Sleep Loss Leaves You Socially ForgetfulForgetful after a late night? Scientists find that sleep loss "mutes" the brain's oxytocin signals, breaking the circuits that help us recognize friends and remember new faces.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 23, 2026·7 min readBrain May Treat Seizures As MemoriesThe brain is a master at learning, but sometimes it learns the wrong things. Scientists find that sleep after a seizure acts as a "save button" for epilepsy.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2026·8 min readPredicting Autism Traits Through Infant SleepQuiet isn't always enough. Scientists discover that babies with sensory sensitivity stay "tethered" to the outside world, resulting in shallower, less restorative sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 18, 2026·8 min readSleep Protects the Brain’s Powerhouses from Toxic WasteThink of sleep as a janitorial shift. New research reveals how slumber protects your brain’s powerhouses by hauling away toxic waste produced during the day.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 13, 2026·8 min readSyncing Sleep and Snacks: Personalized Fasting Boosts Heart HealthIt's not just how long you fast, but when you stop eating. New research shows that finishing your last meal three hours before bed is the secret to boosting heart health.Read More
