Mattress pad vs mattress topper: which one is best for your sleep?
Mattress pads and toppers are an easy way to upgrade your current mattress, but there are some big differences between them......»»
Sleeping Octopuses May Have Dreams, But They"re Probably Brief
According to a report in the journal iScience, octopuses may have short dreams during their alternating periods of sleep. NPR reports: [Sidarta Ribeiro, a neuroscientist at the Brain Institute at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazi.....»»
The M1 Mac Mini is troubling some users with an annoying bug
We love the M1 Mac Mini, but it is not perfect, as evidenced by a problem reported by some users where it fails to wake a connected display from sleep......»»
Octopuses have two alternating sleep states, study shows
Octopuses are known to sleep and to change color while they do it. Now, a study publishing March 25 in the journal iScience finds that these color changes are characteristic of two major alternating sleep states: an "active sleep" stage and a "quiet.....»»
Study suggests role of sleep in healing traumatic brain injuries
Sound sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury, a new study of military veterans suggests......»»
Beta-blockers not likely to cause depression yet may contribute to sleep disturbances
Depression was not more common in patients who used beta-blockers. The rate of discontinuing medications due to depression was the same for people taking beta-blockers compared to people taking other treatments. Sleep disorders, including insomnia an.....»»
Google"s Second-Gen Nest Hub Will Watch You Sleep
Google's second-generation Nest Hub will be able to track your sleep via a Soli radar sensor -- not a camera. "Sleep Sensing" is the highlight feature, though, as "there's still a 7-inch display with a middling 600p resolution, a rear-facing fabric-c.....»»
Google’s new Nest display wants to watch you while you sleep
There's no camera—sleep tracking happens via a Soli radar chip. The Nest Hub blasts radar waves all over an unsuspecting sleeper. [credit: Googl.....»»
Google’s Soli radar returns to track sleep on the new Nest Hub
Google’s Soli radar returns to track sleep on the new Nest Hub.....»»
Google Nest Hub still lacks a camera, but it can watch over you while you sleep
The second-generation Nest Hub includes a new Sleep Sensing feature that can track you as you're sleeping and suggest ways to improve your sleep quality......»»
Whitty and Valance "losing sleep over what could go wrong" as COVID lockdown eases
This was a double act in caution......»»
Ars’ plea: Someone make this into a series
The Ars staff picks the novels we think would make compelling TV adaptations. Enlarge / Vancouver Public Central Library. Libraries are where books sleep when you're not reading them. (credit: GoToVan / Flickr) The past few years have seen an.....»»
How to use a blue light filter on your phone
Blue light from your phone disrupting your sleep? We'll show you how to use a blue light filter on your device to help you get a better night's shut-eye......»»
Don’t lose sleep over the Page Experience Update and more; Friday’s daily brief
Wouldn’t it be cool if Google told us when specific ranking factors were no longer being used? Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Toddler sleep patterns matter
Researchers found that children with inconsistent sleep schedules have higher body mass index (BMI) percentiles. Her research also found that children from households with greater poverty had more overall inconsistent sleep onset times. But for famil.....»»
Sleep is vital to associating emotion with memory, study finds
When you slip into sleep, it's easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but new research suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming, tattooing memories into your brain......»»
Sleep is vital to associating emotion with memory
When you slip into sleep, it's easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but new research suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming, tattooing memories into your brain......»»
People Answer Scientists" Queries in Real Time while Dreaming
Researchers demonstrate that during REM sleep, people can hear—and respond to—simple questions such as “What is eight minus six?” -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
High-risk gene for neurodevelopmental disorders linked to sleep problems in flies
The mutation of a gene that has been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder led to marked sleep disturbances in fruit flies, according to a new study. The findings provide further evidence that sleep is linked to e.....»»
Going on holiday has a restorative effect on changes in DNA of shift workers
Going on holiday can affect shift workers on the level of gene function: a new study indicates that resting during a holiday period restored functions associated with DNA regulation in shift workers suffering from sleep deprivation......»»
The Brain’s ‘Background Noise’ May Be Meaningful After All
By digging out signals hidden within the brain’s electrical chatter, scientists are getting new insights into sleep, aging, and more......»»