Noisy humans make birds sleep with one eye open – but lockdown offered a reprieve

Noise pollution can cause long-term stress and harm to wildlife.

Graeme Shannon, Lecturer in Zoology, Bangor University • conversation
June 25, 2020 ~6 min

App tracks messed up body clocks during pandemic

"...many of us may be experiencing circadian disruption which could lead to fatigue, mood changes, changes in sleep patterns, and decreased immune function."

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
June 12, 2020 ~5 min


Inflammation may link bad sleep and heart disease

Bad sleep can lead to chronic inflammation, which can then lead to plaque in the arteries, new research finds. That plaque can lead to deadly heart disease.

Yasmin Anwar-UC Berkeley • futurity
June 8, 2020 ~7 min

Study reveals gut’s role in causing death by sleep deprivation

Fruit fly study finds death by sleep deprivation is preceded by the accumulation of unstable molecules known as reactive oxidative species in the gut.

Kevin Jiang • harvard
June 4, 2020 ~10 min

Did insomnia cause April’s spike in suicidal thoughts?

"Without sufficient good quality sleep, suicidal thoughts start to have a louder voice." Surveys indicate mental health risk during April.

Mikayla Mace-Arizona • futurity
June 3, 2020 ~8 min

To feel better, replace sitting with sleep or light activity

"With everything happening right now, this is one thing we can control or manage and it has the potential to help our mental health."

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
June 2, 2020 ~5 min

Why lockdown life is a lot like insomnia – a philosopher of sleep explains

There are three features common to most forms of insomnia that can be revelatory for those living under lockdown.

Patrick Levy, Tutor in Philosophy, University of Dundee • conversation
May 30, 2020 ~6 min

Why you’re having freaky dreams during COVID-19

Having odd dreams lately? You're not alone. A neurologist explains why the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our dreams—and what you can do about it.

Katherine Gianni-Boston University • futurity
May 20, 2020 ~5 min


Napping helps preschoolers unlock their full potential for learning

Research shows napping helps young children learn, as well as enhancing their emotional well-being.

Rebecca Spencer, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst • conversation
May 20, 2020 ~7 min

To adapt to new stuff, fruit flies sleep more

Fruit flies that can't take flight compensate by sleeping more, according to a new study that could shed light on why some people sleep more than others.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
May 18, 2020 ~6 min

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