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By measuring how birds’ vocal muscles move while they are asleep and using a physical model for how those muscles produce sound, researchers have pulled songs from the minds of sleeping birds
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If you've ever looked at your dog's bed and wished you had one of those for you, here's a deal to take advantage of.
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As the smart ring race heats up, Samsung has revealed more about its coming health-based wearable, and how it will pimp Galaxy Watches.
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Whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of limbs and blankets, we've slept on all these pillows to find the right support for your noggin.
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The time of day, the amount of sleep we get and our stage in life can each affect how our brains function. But the good news is there are ways to make sure your brain is working at its best
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Dream engineers are developing technologies that can help you sleep more soundly and use your nighttime hours to your advantage - but there could also be a dark side
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Here’s how to ditch that old alarm clock and use StandBy mode on iPhone and Bedtime mode on Android instead.
AI can better retain what it learns by mimicking h...
An AI inspired by the way humans form long-term memories during sleep can learn to perform tasks better than existing models
Tiny marsupials sacrifice sleep for sex during the...
Antechinus males only live for one breeding season, so they give up 3 hours of sleep a night during this short period before dying of exhaustion
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Smart rings are getting more affordable, but RingConn’s debut release is a little buggy.
A New Light Therapy Approach May Improve Alzheimer...
Emerging studies have found that photobiomodulation, or light therapy, may reduce non-cognitive Alzheimer’s symptoms.
Reindeer can chew their food and sleep at the same...
The first study to capture brainwaves from reindeer shows that they take small naps throughout the day while chewing
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Brain cells activated by stress may also give you ...
In mice, neurons activated by stress cause the animals to wake up far more often during sleep – if the process is similar in humans, it could lead to new ways of improving sleep quality
This Pill Tracks Your Vitals From the Inside | WIR...
An ingestible “digital pill” that measures heart rate and breathing from inside the stomach could detect the warning signs of sleep apnea, cardiac distress, and even opioid overdoses.
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It’s the most stressful time of the year. This comfortable, compact massage tool helps you decompress at home—and it’s way more affordable than the competition.
Chinstrap penguins take thousands of very short na...
While incubating their eggs, chinstrap penguins need to stay vigilant for predators – so they only sleep for a few seconds at a time
Cannabis probably doesn't help you sleep better | ...
Many people take cannabis to help them sleep, but there is little evidence that the drug makes a difference
Not sleeping enough before surgery may increase pa...
Mice that were deprived of sleep before surgery experienced more pain and inflammation afterwards than animals that had slept enough
How to get a better night's sleep by hacking your ...
Wearable technology that stimulates the brain to make you sleep more deeply promises to revolutionise your slumber – can it really lead to a better night’s rest?
We need a wake-up call when it comes to adolescent...
Early school start times can be harmful to the health of teenagers. But delaying the morning bell isn’t a panacea, says Kenneth Miller
For Sleep Equity, We Must Take A Holistic View...
Quality sleep is not only critical for our physical well-being but also for our mental and emotional health. Let's make it a priority in our quest for healthy longevity.
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No sunlight? No problem. The Skyview 2 brings dim rooms the next best thing to natural light.
You probably don't need 8 hours of sleep for a hea...
Largest analysis of brain scanning data yet suggests concerns about getting 7-to-8 hours sleep a night are overblown
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These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.
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This unobtrusive smart ring tracks your sleep and activity to nudge you toward healthier habits—no subscription needed.
Scientists can communicate with people while they ...
This is the first such communication method to be established with people who are not lucid dreamers
6 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers (2023): Budget...
The stats say most people prefer to snooze on their sides. If that’s you, then you might want to check out these WIRED-tested beds.
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If you want to log or analyze your shut-eye, these WIRED-tested sleep trackers are the way to go.
A Silk Pillowcase Can’t Fix All Your Curly Hair Pr...
Switching to a silk pillowcase is supposed to lead to fresher curls and clearer skin. But it's not a magic solution if you toss and turn at night.
7 Best Bed Frames (2023): Easy Assembly, Fabric, W...
Get that box spring off the floor with these WIRED-tested frames.
AI could diagnose sleep apnoea by watching you slu...
Diagnosing obstructive sleep apnoea generally requires an overnight hospital stay, but an AI model could spot signs of the condition while people sleep at home
Loftie Smart Alarm Clock Review (2023): A Clock wi...
This smart alarm clock has a huge library of soundscapes, but the AI-powered Magic Story Maker might be the best part.
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Westerners sleep later on weekends than people in ...
Sleep-tracker data from 35 countries shows that people in Western countries tend to have longer lie-ins at the weekend than people in Asia, and they go to bed earlier
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Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down.
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We tested dozens of bed-in-a-box models sold online, including hybrid, foam, innerspring, latex, and certified organic. These are the best mattresses (and worst).
Bees miss out on sleep if they are exposed to ligh...
Honeybees exposed to continuous artificial light get much less sleep, and this may affect their ability to pollinate plants
Early risers may be genetically less likely to get...
People who are genetically more likely to be active in the morning have a lower risk of experiencing symptoms of depression than those who are in their element in the evenings
What to know about sleep apnea, the condition Bide...
President Biden uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. Here's what to know about the sleeping disorder, which affects roughly 30 million Americans.
Octopuses have a REM-like sleep state where they a...
By looking at electrical signals octopuses produce in their brain while asleep and awake, researchers have gathered some of the best evidence yet that the cephalopods dream
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These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream.