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Why do cars cause drowsiness?
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Why do cars cause drowsiness?

There are a number of reasons why we may feel sleepy in cars. One is that the body wants to make up for sleep because the night before the trip we are busy preparing to…

July 3, 2020
Why can't we hear when we sleep?
Space science

Why can't we hear when we sleep?

While sleeping, our bodies tell themselves not to care about the surrounding noises, movements and smells so we don't wake up. This decision is controlled by the brain.

June 23, 2020
Gloves help control ... dreams
New technology

Gloves help control ... dreams

Researchers at the Dream Lab laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are currently developing a device that tracks and interacts with human dreams.

May 13, 2020
Why are eyes red after waking up?
Health

Why are eyes red after waking up?

Surely many people who come across the situation after waking up in the morning find their eyes reddened and even rhyme. So what is the cause of this phenomenon?

February 21, 2020