Dreams
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Near-Death Experiences May Stem from the Brain Blending Waking and Dreaming States, Study Suggests
By Rachael Rettner published
Although the exact cause of these experiences remains a mystery, the authors say the phenomenon may be tied to certain sleep abnormalities.

What Angry Dreams Look Like in Your Brain
By Stephanie Pappas published
How were your dreams last night?

Can Burger King's 'Nightmare King' Really Give You Bad Dreams?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new, limited-time-only burger at Burger King has a peculiar selling point: It's supposed to give you nightmares.

Your Dreams May Come from These Two Genes
By Stephanie Pappas published
Without these genes, there's no REM sleep.

Why Can't We Remember Our Dreams?
By Bahar Gholipour published
In waking life, such a case of quickly forgetting recent experiences would surely land you in a doctor's office. With dreams, however, forgetting is normal. Why?

Tripping on LSD Really Is Like Lucid Dreaming
By Stephanie Pappas published
Life is but a dream – if you're on LSD.

Yes, Your Daily Stress Can Haunt Your Dreams
By Tereza Pultarova published
After a stressful day, you may hope to find some solace in sleep. But a new study from the United Kingdom suggests that stressful experiences from your day can make their way into your dreams.

Do You Daydream? You May Be Smarter and More Creative Than Your Peers
By Samantha Mathewson published
Ever get in trouble for daydreaming in class or during a meeting at work? Try telling your teacher or boss this: Daydreaming may be a sign of intelligence and creativity, a new study finds.
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