Jared Loughner is the man alledgedly responsible for the Tucson shooting last Sunday, which resulted in the death of six people and the injury of fourteen others. Since the shooting, and Loughner's arrest, several details about his life have come out … [Read more...] about Did Lucid Dreaming Contribute to the Tucson Shooting?
Neuroscience of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming research is growing up. At least, that is Allan Hobson's take on the recent burst of scientific studies published on conscious dreaming. Once a myth of Carlos Castaneda, and then a topic guaranteed to instantly transport researchers to … [Read more...] about Neuroscience of Lucid Dreaming
2010: Year in Review
It's the last day of the year and I managed to find some time to myself in the middle of all the holiday parties buzzing around. It's a good opportunity to review what happened this year on DreamStudies, and what's coming next. But first, some … [Read more...] about 2010: Year in Review
The Mystery of Hypnagogia
Hypnagogia is the imagery, sounds and strange bodily feelings that are felt at “sleep onset.” This is a simplification though, as researchers have noted hypnagogic imagery in the lab at periods of quiet wakefulness as well as stage 1 sleep. Others … [Read more...] about The Mystery of Hypnagogia
Product Review: Zeo Personal Sleep Coach
One of my core values for this site is integrating the old ways with the new. Dreaming and imagination studies are the most ancient of human cognitive achievements, and I love exploring how these abilities can be studied—and even enhanced—with modern … [Read more...] about Product Review: Zeo Personal Sleep Coach
Turkey Time: the Role of Tryptophan in Sleep and Dreams
My US readers are preparing for Thanksgiving, the traditional harvest meal to celebrate family and friends. And most of us that sit at the Thanksgiving table will probably want a serious nap after eating. While the tryptophan in turkey is often … [Read more...] about Turkey Time: the Role of Tryptophan in Sleep and Dreams