Learning while we sleep and dream

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Images dubbed Faberge eggs from their obvious likeness to the colorful art form were used by Matthew Walker and colleagues to test the learning skills of people who were challenged to find a hidden connection. A good nights sleep was the key to succe ...
Images dubbed "Faberge eggs" from their obvious likeness to the colorful art form were used by Matthew Walker and colleagues to test the learning skills of people who were challenged to find a hidden connection. A good night's sleep was the key to success. (Image courtesy Matthew Walker)

Suppose you have a lot of information and you want to put it together so it makes sense. Here’s a suggestion from psychologists at Harvard Medical School — sleep on it.


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