The Surprising Benefits of Daydreaming for Memory and Brain Function

A recent study on mice suggests that daydreaming may have benefits for the brain, particularly in terms of learning and memory consolidation. The study found that during periods of daydreaming, the mice's neural activity resembled patterns seen when they were viewing images, and these reactivations predicted future plasticity in how the brain responds to stimuli. While the study was conducted on mice, it opens up opportunities for further research on daydreaming and its potential benefits in humans.