A subject in the sleep inertia study wearing an EEG cap. An alarm goes off, shocking you into consciousness. You blearily mute the too-loud beeping and try to reacquaint yourself with reality, ...

Short naps, especially those reaching N2 deep sleep, significantly increase problem-solving insight 85.7% of deep nappers had a breakthrough moment, compared to just 55.5% of those who stayed awake ...

What Is an EEG (Electroencephalogram)? An EEG, or electroencephalogram, is a test that records the electrical signals of the brain by using small metal discs (called electrodes) that are attached to ...

An electroencephalogram, or EEG, is a test that helps doctors diagnose problems with the brain’s electrical activity, such as seizures. An EEG test uses a special cap with electrodes to detect the ...