The Science Behind Dreams

Dive into the science behind dreams.

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"We are such stuff as dreams are made on," reads Shakespeare's The Tempest. For centuries, people have wondered about the origin and meaning of dreams. Modern psychologists and neurologists suggest that dreaming is a way for our brain to process experiences. While dreaming, our brains organize information, consolidate memories and prepare us for danger.