There's a great new podcast by the Guardian's Science Weekly just published on the topic of sleep paralysis. In the studio are sleep paralysis researcher Christopher French and filmmaker Carla MacKinnon discussing the science and cultural history of … [Read more...] about Science and Art Blend Together in New Sleep Paralysis Podcast
8 Best Sleep Tracking Apps and Devices Now that Zeo is Gone
Sadly, the sleep tracking company Zeo Inc quietly closed its doors back in May and stopped manufacturing what was the most accurate sleep tracker on the commercial market. But there's now plenty of new devices and apps trying to fill that void. What … [Read more...] about 8 Best Sleep Tracking Apps and Devices Now that Zeo is Gone
How to Dream Like a Boss — New Interview at The Labyrinth
Check out my latest interview on The Labyrinth -- a great podcast run by Cesar Torres, author and social tech editor for Ars Technica. I feel really blessed, because Cesar is a pro, and has interviewed some pretty influential people in the past. The … [Read more...] about How to Dream Like a Boss — New Interview at The Labyrinth
What Does Sleep Fragmentation Look Like? Let Me Show You.
Here's a quick video I produced for TEDMED this year. I figure the easiest way to explain one of our largest unrecognized public health crises is to just take a look at my own sleep deprived life. I also slip into a rant about the culture of sleep … [Read more...] about What Does Sleep Fragmentation Look Like? Let Me Show You.
Could Science Ever Hack Our Dreams?
I'm compelled to share this video by biologists Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown, founders of ASAP science.. it's just a fun review of what we know, and what we don't, about the science of dreams. Plus it explains the results of recent research … [Read more...] about Could Science Ever Hack Our Dreams?
Got evidence? The Real Effect of Milk on Sleep and Dreams
Two new milk advertisements by the dairy industry have been making their rounds on American television. Both ads suggest that drinking a glass of milk before bed will prevent awakenings in sleep and give you better dreams. Unfortunately, the evidence … [Read more...] about Got evidence? The Real Effect of Milk on Sleep and Dreams