FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 19, 2025·5 min readWhy Some People Remember Dreams and Others Don’tA new study explores why some people vividly recall dreams while others forget them. Researchers found that dream recall is influenced by personality traits, sleep patterns, and even seasonal changes. People who frequently daydream and have a positive attitude toward dreams were more likely to remember them.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 24, 2024·6 min readLucid Dreaming Increased with Sensory CuesA new study shows that a lucid dreaming app, using the method called Targeted Lucidity Reactivation (TLR), can increase lucid dreaming frequency from 0.74 to 2.11 dreams per week. This research demonstrated that sensory cues delivered during sleep significantly enhanced dream awareness, with participants reporting improved emotional states after lucid dreams. The app combines pre-sleep training with auditory cues, showing promise for sleep-based self-improvement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2024·5 min readHow Lucid Dreaming Can Help Us Understand the BrainRecent studies have uncovered intriguing insights into dreams, from two-way communication in lucid dreaming to the role of social interactions in dream sharing. Lucid dreamers have even controlled virtual objects while asleep, revealing the potential for real-time communication during dreams.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2024·7 min readDreaming the Future: Neurons Predict Events in SleepResearchers discovered that certain neurons not only replay past experiences but also anticipate future events during sleep. By studying rats' hippocampal activity, they found that neurons stabilize spatial representations and prepare for future tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 26, 2024·7 min readNightmares May Signal Autoimmune FlaresA new study suggests that increased nightmares and hallucinations can signal the onset of autoimmune diseases like lupus. The research highlights the need for greater recognition of these symptoms as early indicators of disease flares.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 20, 2024·4 min readSocial Media Nightmares: A New PhenomenonA new study finds a link between increased social media use and the likelihood of experiencing social media-related nightmares. These nightmares, often involving themes of cyberbullying, online hate, or excessive social media use, are associated with negative mental health outcomes like anxiety and depression. The research introduces the Social Media Nightmare-Related Scale (SMNS) to quantify this phenomenon and calls for further investigation into the impact of social media on dreams.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 14, 2024·4 min readDreams Dull the Distress of Emotional MemoriesDreaming helps prioritize and diminish the severity of emotionally charged memories. Participants who reported dreaming had better recall and were less reactive to negative images.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2024·6 min readParasomnia: What Happens in the Brain During Sleepwalking?Researchers made significant advances in understanding parasomnias—complex sleep behaviors where individuals are semi-conscious, often interacting with their environment. The team explored brain activity during these episodes, revealing that dreams and unconscious actions can occur during non-REM sleep, challenging previous assumptions about sleep stages and dream occurrence.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 15, 2024·6 min readThe Mysteries of Dreams and Their Impact on Our LivesResearchers highlight groundbreaking approaches to studying dreams, revealing their significant impact on our waking lives. They are exploring how dreams influence perceptions of sleep quality and overall cognitive functioning.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 16, 2023·6 min readDreams Across Cultures: How Societies Shape Our DreamscapesResearchers conducted a study analyzing dreams of individuals across different cultures. By comparing dreams of forager communities in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo with Western dreams, they found the former often depicted more threatening yet socially-supportive scenarios.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 9, 2023·6 min readThe Dream Dance: Decoding REM’s Mystical Nightly Show in Our BrainsREM sleep, marked by rapid eye movement, is one of the most mysterious stages of our nightly rest, known for vivid dreams. This phase, repeating every 90 to 120 minutes, possibly prevents sleeping too deeply, making us less vulnerable.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 28, 2023·6 min readIn Dreams of Color: Octopuses Exhibit REM-Like Sleep PatternsOctopuses, despite their completely different brain structures, display sleep cycles akin to humans. The research reveals octopuses enter an active sleep phase similar to REM sleep in humans, suggesting the existence of this sleep stage in complex cognition across species.Read More
