Each night, our brains cycle through hours of activity that remain surprisingly mysterious. Even though much of that time is spent dreaming, scientists still don't fully understand what the brain is ...

Most people have experienced it at some point: you are right on the edge of sleep, drifting comfortably into unconsciousness, when suddenly your whole body lurches as if you have just stepped off a ...

Neuroscientists studying the shifts between sleep and awareness are finding many liminal states, which could help explain the disorders that can result when sleep transitions go wrong Yasemin ...

There’s no doubt sleep is good for the brain. It allows different parts to regenerate and helps memories stabilise. When we don’t get enough sleep, this can increase stress levels and exacerbate ...