Dreams
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Daydream Distractions Depend on How Far Mind Wanders
By Rachael Rettner published
Daydreams affect your memory. The farther away your mind wanders, in time and space, the harder it is to remember what you just did.
Do Colorblind People Dream In Color?
By Remy Melina published
Previously believed to only be in black and white, researchers now know that most dreams are colorful. But how do the dreams of colorblind people look?
Like 'Inception,' Scientists See Inside Dreamers' Minds
By Remy Melina published
In the movie "Inception," the government has developed a way to enter people’s dreams. Is this technology possible?
Why We Dream: Real Reasons Revealed
By Rachael Rettner published
Dreams may have evolved to help us solve problems in our sleep, according to a Harvard psychologist.
Video Gamers Can Control Dreams, Study Suggests
By Jeremy Hsu published
Playing video games gives people the ability to control their dreams, something that could give them an edge in fighting nightmares.
Naps and Dreams Boost Learning, Study Finds
By Robin Nixon published
Dreams boost learning and help us make sense of the real world. A new study may be the first to show this connection between dreaming and learning.
Can I Control My Dreams?
By Ben Mauk published
Lucid dreaming, or being aware of and able to control your dreaming state, may sound like a typical nocturnal experience to some...
Surprise! Daydreaming Really Works the Brain
By Live Science Staff published
Parts of brain involved in problem solving become active during daydreaming.
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