- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 15th, 2015
We Humans Have Been Sleeping 6.5 Hours a Night for Ages
Our ancestors didn't get much sleep either, study finds
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 7th, 2015
Sleep on Your Side to Improve Brain Function, Cut Alzheimer's Risk
Sleeping in a side position benefits the brain, study finds
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 27th, 2015
New Insights into How Sleeping Benefits Memory
It's easier to remember things after a good night's sleep
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 17th, 2015
Mandatory Nap Time Instituted in the Town of Ador in Spain
Residents must remain perfectly silent between 2 and 5 p.m.
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 6th, 2015
Watch: A Day in the Life of Your Body, As Explained by Science
Video shows how your body changes over the course of a day
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 20th, 2015
Super Cool Photos Show How Giraffes Sleep
Giraffes aren't the most elusive of creatures, even so many have no idea what they look like when they sleep
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 5th, 2015
Breathing Technique Promises to Put You to Sleep in 60 Seconds Flat
The 4-7-8 breathing technique, pioneered by one Dr. Andrew Weil, is said to do a great job of calming the nervous system
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 31st, 2015
19-Year-Old Collapses to the Ground Whenever She Laughs or Gets Angry
Jodie Kelly is suffering from a rare condition that causes her muscles to weaken when she experiences strong emotions
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 30th, 2015
Exploding Head Syndrome More Common than Assumed
Study finds this condition affects 18% of young people, the bad news is existing treatments are not all that great
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 21st, 2015
Power Naps Work Wonders for Your Memory, Researchers Say
Study reveals short naps lasting 45 to 60 minutes improve memory performance to a considerable extent
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 17th, 2014
Egg-Shaped Pod Lets You Sleep Whenever, Wherever
The pod is the brainchild of a young lady who is now a student at the School of Visual Arts in New York, US
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 13th, 2014
Watch: Viral Video Shows Humpback Whale Sleeping in the Ocean
The marine mammal eventually wakes up, swims to the surface for a breath of fresh air, and then moves away
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 8th, 2014
Man Sues ESPN for $10M After Being Filmed Sleeping During Yankees Game
Andrew Rector claims announcers Dan Shulman and John Kruk caused him emotional distress
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 30th, 2013
Trees Are Getting Sleepier as the Planet Warms
The hotter our planet gets, the later trees will wake up from their winter sleep
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 3rd, 2013
Watch: Baby Panda Desperately Tries to Wake Up Its Mom
Unfortunately for the cub, its mom just wants to sleep
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Raluca Anghel
- October 9th, 2012
Sleeping Dogs Compilation Video Goes Viral
This video makes you wish you knew what these dogs are dreaming about
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 13th, 2012
Children with Behavioral Problems Are More Likely to Snore, Study Says
Hyperactivity, depression and inattention are hinted at by loud, persistent snoring