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Daydreaming is Good – It Means You Are Smart

Neuroscience NewsOctober 24, 2017

A new study reveals people who report more frequent daydreaming scored higher on tests of intelligence and creativity. MRI scans also reveals more efficient brain systems for frequent daydreamers. ... Read More...

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New Neurocognitive Theory of Dreaming Links Dreams to Mind Wandering

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2017

Researchers present a new theory about dreaming, suggesting dreams may be an accidental byproduct of our waking cognitive abilities.... Read More...

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A Link Between Spacing Out and Giving Up

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2017

A new study reports those whose minds wander less are more likely to stick to long term goals.... Read More...

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Brain on Autopilot

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 16, 2014

Researchers analyse 1.6 billion connection within the brain simultaneously and find the highest agreement between structure and information flow in the "default mode network".... Read More...

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Daydreaming Simulated by Computer Model

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2013

Researchers have created a computer model based on the dynamics of brain cells and its neural connections. They hope the model will help them understand why certain portions of the brain work together when a person daydreams.... Read More...

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Daydreaming is Good – It Means You Are Smart

New Neurocognitive Theory of Dreaming Links Dreams to Mind Wandering

A Link Between Spacing Out and Giving Up

Brain on Autopilot

Daydreaming Simulated by Computer Model