Sleep is critical for all sorts of reasons, but a team of international scientists has discovered a new incentive for getting eight hours of sleep every night: it helps the brain to store and learn a ...

People wanting to learn a new language should make sure they get plenty of sleep, suggests a new study. Shut-eye is critical ...

We know that quality sleep is integral to our overall health, and now a new study suggests that it also plays a significant role in our capacity to learn and take on new information. If you’re ...

It’s the middle of the night. Your body is still, your breathing slow. While you dream of forgotten high school exams and flying through cityscapes, something remarkable is happening in your brain.