Study Finds Nightmares Connected to PTSD are Reduced or Completely Eliminated by THC from Cannabis Christopher Plain·August 7, 2026In a new study, THC reduced or completely eliminated PTSD-associated nightmares that interrupt sleep and can cause a fear of going to sleep.
Scientists Discover Your Brain Starts Acting Asleep When You’re Sleep-Deprived—even While You’re Awake Tim McMillan·January 23, 2026New research shows sleep deprivation can push the awake brain into a sleep-like state, disrupting attention and brain fluid flow.
Why Belief in Conspiracy Theories May Be Fueled by Poor Sleep Quality Christopher Plain·March 14, 2025A study evaluating the link between conspiracy theories and sleep found that people were more prone to conspiratorial thinking when they experienced poor sleep quality.
DARPA’s RESTORE Program Aims to Hack Sleep for Warfighters Operating on Three Hours of Rest Tim McMillan·February 21, 2025DARPA's latest program, RESTORE, aims to supercharge sleep deprived soldiers on as little as three hours of rest.