Think a few nights of tossing and turning aren’t enough to have an impact on your body? Think again. Unless you are getting the recommended 7-9 hours sleep per night then you could be putting your ...

Associated with the deepest levels of sleep, delta waves are something of an enigma. First identified in the 1900s neurophysicist William Grey Walter, who was inspired by Hans Berger’s electroencep...

If your mother has ever nagged you about going to bed early to catch up on your beauty sleep, it turns out that she actually has a point. 

Ever wake up feeling as though you’re still dreaming? We’ve all been there, that hazy morning moment when it’s difficult to tell the difference between reality and unconsciousness. Sometimes dreams...

Can we alter our dreams?

d.REM is a curatorial project by Allegra Shorto to explore and expand the relationship between art and dream. Each episode is a soundscape lasting the duration of a...

Experienced an increase in nightmares recently? It might not be the cheese you had before bed. It could actually be down to the heatwave we are experiencing at the moment. 

What a scorcher! The heat wave we’re having in the UK right now is definitely well-deserved! But, while it’s great to spend lots of time outside, it’s super important to make sure you do it safely,...

There are many things to be grateful...

Summer is well and truly here, which means lazy sunny days and warm summer evenings. While this is great for the waking hours, the UK isn’t that well equipped to deal with heat at night time due to...

d.REM is a curatorial project conceived by Allegra Shorto to explore and expand the relationship between art and dream. It unites thinkers from the fields of art, music and science t...

Unfortunately, getting a good night’s sleep is not as easy as just lying down and closing your eyes. Sometimes we get a little lost in the hectic buzz of modern life. But, sleep is the best way tha...

While some people are able to sleep in noisy environments, others can find it super tricky to drop off when there are distracting sounds happening. From the neighbour’s music to the sound of your p...

Ever woken up wondering what on earth was going on in your dreams last night? You’re not alone! Research has shown that whether you remember them or not, everyone dreams when they are asleep...

Whether you’re a lifelong night owl, a new parent or you go through bouts of sleeplessness, surviving on less than 6 hours a night can put you into a sleep debt. Sleep debt? What’s that all about t...