As most people who have pulled an all-nighter will agree, lost sleep can leave us feeling foggy and far from our best. In ...

However, a new study of European jackdaws shows that this strategy has its limits: when sleep-deprived, these clever, social ...

Birds, unlike humans, can sleep deeply with both halves of their brains (symmetrically) or with one half sleeping lighter than the other (asymmetrically). • Study of European jackdaws led by an ...

Not getting enough of deeper stages of sleep raises the risk of brain deterioration associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a ...

“Our findings provide preliminary evidence that reduced neuroactivity during sleep may contribute to brain atrophy, thereby ...

This article originally appeared on oklaugh.com and is published here with permission. We've all been there: swelterin ...

Gwinyvere is a water goddess among common felines. She demands all her water be in constant motion, by her own paw or falling ...

Gardeners are encouraged to leave shed and summerhouse doors open overnight, allowing the animals to leave on their own when ...

Hibernation is a process and for black bears, preparing a den is half the battle. This Yellowstone bear is off to a good ...

The unique sleeping habits of animals, like dolphins and sea otters, make them even more fascinating and adorable.

Sleep disturbances may accelerate neurodegeneration, but whether they cause or result from disease remains unclear. Improving ...

Although the current evidence is derived from animal studies, it suggests potential applications in human clinical trials to explore the viability of acupuncture for treating cognitive impairment ...