Dreams are one of the great mysteries of human consciousness. It's been theorised that on average we all dream for about two hours each night. Some remember them better than others, but I bet you can all recall a strange, coincidental, or terrifying dream that's had you scratching your head. So, why do we dream? And, do our dreams really mean anything? ... Show More
Dec 2024
Dreams, nightmares and sleepwalking: What can happen while we sleep, with Antonio Zadra, PhD
Our dreams can be exhilarating, surprising, terrifying, even mundane. But where do they come from and what, if anything, do they mean? Dream researcher Antonio Zadra, PhD, talks about why some people remember their dreams vividly while others don’t remember them at all; whether e ... Show More
41m 48s
Feb 2024
Night Visions — Understand and Get More Out of Your Dreams
When you really stop to think about it, it’s an astonishing fact that we spend a third of our lives asleep. And part of that time, we’re dreaming. What goes on during this unconscious state that consumes so much of our lives, and how can we use our dreams to improve our waking ho ... Show More
42m 30s
Jan 2024
Episode 31: The Neuroscience of Dreams
Dreams are both scientifically fascinating and universal. Everyone dreams, at every age and they are often nonsensical, complex, and deeply subjective. How can you quantify something so personal in the activity of cells, circuits, and systems?Let's find out together!Please rate, ... Show More
23m 1s