Jumping spiders appear to move their eyes during sleep, similar to the way humans do during REM sleep — raising the question of whether spiders might dream as well. If you have ever seen a close-up ...

Your brain cycles through several stages during sleep, and REM sleep might be the most critical. This mysterious phase, where ...

With their big eyes, furry legs and exotic colors, jumping spiders are described as some of the most adorable arachnids – but members of its more than 5,000 species are amazing in other ways, too.

In a new study, jumping spiders seem to exhibit similar sleep patterns to humans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Imagine a ...

A California sleep-technology researcher says his team has achieved two-way communication between people during dreams, using ...

The simulation hypothesis states that we are characters in a computer simulation. Scientists have taken this hypothesis seriously I think because it offers interesting potential explanations for a ...

A jumping spider hanging upside down from a silk thread in a laboratory. Credit: Daniela Rößler The next time you spot a spider hanging upside down in your apartment, it might actually be snoozing ...

Trapped in a dream where you know you're sleeping but can't escape. Your body refuses to move despite your desperate attempts ...

If you’ve ever seen a close-up photo of a jumping spider, you’ll know they’re the cute ones. Many fit on the tip of a finger and sport fuzzy, colorful bodies and big eyes. They're quite amazing, said ...

When our eyes move during REM sleep, we're gazing at things in the dream world our brains have created, according to a new study. The findings shed light not only into how we dream, but also into how ...

Anyone with a cat or dog can attest that they seem to experience dreams. As I write this, the sleeping spaniel next to me is making muffled barks, wagging her tail, breathing irregularly, and wiggling ...

Nearly 8% of the general population experiences sleep paralysis, but people are unaware that REM sleep disruptions can create terrifying waking dreams ...