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Waking up in the middle of the night or struggling to drift off can be frustrating, but counting sheep isn’t the answer. Research from Oxford University shows it's too dull to calm a racing mind.

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"The U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School developed a scientific method to fall asleep day or night, in any conditions, in under two ...

Natural light is the most important factor affecting circadian rhythm. You should take into account whether you are traveling east or west. The University of Surrey found in a 2018 study that eating ...

You might not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but apparently Australia's sulphur-crested cockatoos are never too old to teach themselves. New research showcases that the Australian-based birds ...

Apple has four new iPhones for 2025: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the super-slim iPhone Air (with no number 17 attached). If you’ve picked up one of these, then you’re probably ...

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James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...