Artificial Brains May Need Sleep Too
Researchers find that network simulations became unstable after continuous periods of unsupervised learning
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Anesthesia's Effect on Consciousness Solved
Billiard-like break shot to cell-membrane structures triggers brain's loss of consciousness from anesthesia, scientists find
Cannabis Proven to Help Insomniacs Sleep
Researchers used a randomized approach to assess the ability of the cannabis formulation to treat patients diagnosed with chronic insomnia symptoms
Smelling Your Lover’s Shirt Could Improve Your Sleep
Researchers found that study participants who were exposed to their partner’s scent overnight experienced better sleep quality, even though their partner was not physically present
Medicinal Cannabis May Not Ease Sleep Problems in the Long Run
Users might build up tolerance to sleep-inducing effects, suggest researchers
Blue Light Can Help Heal Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The Department of Defense has a vested interest in the new University of Arizona-led research, but the results have implications for civilians as well
Study Finds Recreational Cannabis Widely Used for Treating Insomnia
The research showed that access to recreational cannabis decreases demand for over-the-counter sleep aids
Are We 'Brainwashed' during Sleep?
New study from BU reveals the first-ever images of cerebrospinal fluid washing in and out of the brain during sleep
The Brain May Actively Forget during Dream Sleep
NIH-funded study suggests REM sleep may prevent information overload
The Impact of Daylight Saving Time on the Body
Despite the common misconception, you don’t actually get an extra hour of sleep from changing the clocks back