It’s also actually harder to be woken up during this stage. This is where you might start breathing deeper, and moving your eyes very slowly behind your eyelids. You might also snore in this stage. Stage 3: Deep sleep (NREM) After this, there is a stage of sleep called Stage 2 slee...
He covers pseudoscience, psychology, urban legends and the science behind "unexplained" or mysterious phenomenon. Ben has a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in psychology. He is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and has written, edited or contributed to more...
Scientists have been researching the science behind lucid dreaming, examining the neurological and psychological factors that make this experience possible. From the brain’s electrical activity to the chemistry of the body, there are many factors that contribute to the vividness of a lucid dream and...
Our floodlit society has made sleep deprivation a lifestyle. But we know more than ever about how we rest—and how it keeps us healthy.
and leaving behind no memory of what occurred. If it occurs while writing with a pen, the handwriting usually becomes illegible. If it happens while cleaning the house, the individual may put items in strange locations and be unable to easily find them afterward. Most people awaken and feel ...
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Because she is heavily pregnant, she falls behind. When confronted by Skraelings, she picks up a sword from a dead man and slaps it against her breasts. This action scares off the Skraelings. She is not, however, a Viking warrior. Scandinavian women of the Viking era (particularly ...
become irregular. Eyes move rapidly behind the eyelids and brain activity livens. Dreaming is commonly experienced during the REM sleep stage. Your body might actually experience temporary paralysis of the limbs, a protective measure to keep the body from acting out movements about which you dream...
The complexity of the SBS is easier to understand when taking into account the physiology behind other sleep-related sexual phenomena, such as sleep-related penile erections (SREs), morning penile erections,nocturnal emissions, and nocturnal vaginal lubrication and orgasms. Some of these could also...
Science After Dark is the museum’s adult program held the last Thursday of the month. You must be at least 21 to attend. Admission is $5 or free for members (tickets can be purchased at the door or online.) Enjoy food and cocktails from our vendors. Thank you to our presenting spons...