All articles tagged with #microsleep
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Prevention
New research reveals that zoning out, often linked to microsleep, involves brain and body changes such as increased cerebrospinal fluid and pupil narrowing, serving as a reset mechanism especially when tired or sleep-deprived, and may be a normal, healthful process or a sign of underlying issues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A new study has found that penguins are champion power nappers, falling asleep thousands of times a day in short bursts lasting a few seconds each. This fragmented sleeping pattern is unique among animals and highlights the limited understanding of sleep. Researchers speculate that the penguins' ability to sleep despite constant interruptions and disturbances in their noisy and crowded colonies may provide some essential benefit. However, some scientists question the significance of these fleeting bursts of sleep and suggest that sleep may be the default setting for the animal brain.