Do dreams come true? Dreams might not be omens or prophecies in a mystical sense, but they do have a distinct psychological predictive power. This post from Aeon Essays sheds light on how dreams predict the future by making sense of the past. Perhaps the most famous dream prediction comes from the Bible. Pharaoh dreams of standing by the Nile. Seven sleek, fat cows emerge from ... Continue Reading
Deep Sleep Locks in Memories & Skills in Kids
A new study reports that REM sleep actively converts waking experiences into lasting memories and skills in young brains. This post from Science Daily highlights the importance of REM sleep in the development of young brains and cautions against the increased use of medications that interfere with it. Rapid eye movement or REM sleep actively converts waking experiences into ... Continue Reading
The Secrets of Eye Movement
You don't need a scan to see inside the mind! Look closer at eye movements and you can find out what’s happening inside somebody’s head. This post from The Guardian sheds light on a series of recent studies that suggest that eye movements may both reflect and influence the workings of the brain. According to the old saying, the eyes are windows into the soul, revealing deep ... Continue Reading