Dreams
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Tripping on LSD Really Is Like Lucid Dreaming
By Stephanie Pappas published
Life is but a dream – if you're on LSD.
Yes, Your Daily Stress Can Haunt Your Dreams
By Tereza Pultarova published
After a stressful day, you may hope to find some solace in sleep. But a new study from the United Kingdom suggests that stressful experiences from your day can make their way into your dreams.
Do You Daydream? You May Be Smarter and More Creative Than Your Peers
By Samantha Mathewson published
Ever get in trouble for daydreaming in class or during a meeting at work? Try telling your teacher or boss this: Daydreaming may be a sign of intelligence and creativity, a new study finds.
Scientists Want to Help You Have Lucid Dreams
By Dan Robitzski published
If you've ever realized you were dreaming while you were still asleep, you've had what's called a lucid dream.
Dreams and Brain Disease: REM Sleep Cells Linked to Disorders
By Tracy Staedter published
A new finding about an rare disorder that makes people act out their dreams could point the way toward slowing the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
Scientists Can Now Tell If Someone Is Dreaming from Their Brain Waves
By Rachael Rettner published
People who are in a deep slumber may not be able to say whether they're dreaming, but their brain waves might.
Why the Body in Your Dreams May Not Match the Real You
By Stephanie Pappas published
Turns out, a 'mini-you' stars in your dreams.
Dream Control: Science and TV Explore the Weird Possibilities
By Mindy Weisberger published
Two new television shows present fictional worlds where dreams can be manipulated. But how much can individuals — or others — really control their dreams?
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