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We spend a third of our lives sleeping. Why and how we sleep is what sleep science is all about. A good way to figure out why we sleep is looking at what would happen if we would stop sleeping. Not getting enough sleep would have serious consequences on our brains’ ability to function. Even more than the usual grumpiness, grogginess, irritability, and forgetfulness after pulling an all-nighter. With continuous lack of sleep, language, memory, and even sense of time start to be severely affected. In contrast, as little as seventeen hours of continued wakefulness leads to a decrease in performance comparable to an alcohol level of 0.05%. In addition, Sleep science shows that sleep-deprived humans also have trouble responding to rapidly changing situations and making rational judgments. Consequently, the reason we sleep is that our body and mind need it to function properly.

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What is your sleep chronotype?

Are you a night owl or a morning lark? Answer the questions throughout the flowchart to find out.

May 26, 2022 Sleep Quizzes, Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi

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Sleep & Dreams: FAQ – We answer all the questions you’ve ever dreamt of

Dreams are something we have in common with all humans and animals, even though they can be elusive to grasp or remember once we’re awake. We took the challenge to shortlist your most frequently asked dream-related questions.

May 12, 2022 Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi

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The polyphasic sleep schedule dilemma

Polyphasic sleep might work for self-employed people or those who enjoy a more flexible lifestyle but from a practical perspective, can your schedule accommodate it?

May 10, 2022 Sleep Science Neil Clark

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Sleeping in Space

How astronauts sleep in the most extreme conditions Space travel…

Mar 31, 2022 Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi

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How knowing your chronotype can help increase your productivity

Most of us are fairly well-versed with the classic definitions…

Feb 10, 2022 Sleep and Performance, Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi

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The long and short of the ‘short sleep’ gene

There’s always someone that seems to need much less sleep…

Feb 3, 2022 Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi

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The Link between Sleep and Cognitive Learning

Sleep and its broader impact on all parts of our…

Jan 20, 2022 Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi

A day in the life of Sleep Cycle’s Sleep Expert, Li Åslund

Ever wondered what sleep advice a sleep expert would give…

Dec 9, 2021 Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi

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A sleep cycles overview: dive deep into each stage of sleep

As we sleep, our mind travels through different phases, each of which contributes to sleep quality. Let’s explore sleep cycles and sleep stages.

Aug 18, 2021 Sleep Science Maggie Schlundt

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Sleep calculator: how much sleep do I need?

Some of us get 8 hours of sleep and are still dragging, while some wake up feeling refreshed after less than 5 hours. This begs the question: how much sleep do you really need?

Aug 5, 2021 Sleep Science Maggie Schlundt

Evolution of Sleep Cycle

Sleep innovation and global impact: the evolution of Sleep Cycle

In its 12-year history, the Sleep Cycle app has grown to be one of the most used sleep solutions in the world. Learn about Sleep Cycle’s evolution and where its headed.

Jun 4, 2021 Sleep Science Maggie Schlundt

A (brief) history of sleep science

The last century has delivered a steady drumbeat of groundbreaking sleep research. See a timeline here.

Dec 8, 2020 Sleep Science Sleep Cycle

Can sleep impact memory? A guide for working professionals

Can the quality of your sleep impact your memory? Explore the connections here, along with sleep strategies for a more productive workday.

Sep 24, 2020 Sleep and Performance, Sleep Science Frida Rångtell

Ever wonder what a sleep doctor does? Dr. Rebecca Robbins shares her passion for sleep science and public health

Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a renowned sleep researcher and author, discusses her passion for sleep science and public health.

Sep 3, 2020 Sleep Science Sleep Cycle

The weird and wonderful sleeping habits of animals

We could write a book about some of the weirdly wonderful ways animals get their shuteye – but here are some of our favorites.

Jan 8, 2020 Sleep Science Neil Clark

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Our favorite sleep facts (and a few curve balls)

Sleep. It’s something all of us can’t live without and the subject of endless crazy facts, contradictions and question marks. Here are some of our favorites.

Oct 2, 2019 Sleep Science Neil Clark

Your body is a wonder of sleep wisdom

Let’s have a look at seven brand new discoveries about sleep that the body has known for eons.

Aug 17, 2019 Sleep Science Anna-Karin Lantz

Ten years of corporate success at Sleep Cycle: How we did it

In the ten years since Sleep Cycle’s founding, we’ve been on a constant growth path. Read some of our successful principles that have helped us grow each year.

Jul 20, 2019 Sleep Science Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle celebrates 10 years of groundbreaking sleep-tracking technology

10 years of exciting technological breakthroughs.

Jul 18, 2019 Sleep Science Sleep Cycle

A midsummer night’s dream

What exactly are dreams and why do we experience them?

Jun 28, 2019 Sleep Science Neil Clark

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