Mysteries of Sleep (S47E04)
S47E04
Sleep is a universal trait across the animal kingdom, from tiny fruit flies to massive whales. But what is its purpose? Why do we devote almost one-third of our lives to this vulnerable state? Researchers are delving into the intricacies of the sleeping brain like never before, uncovering the immense benefits of sleep, which influences memory consolidation, emotional balance, and even the elimination of toxins from our brains.
Show
NOVA
Episode
S47E04
Air Date
Feb 26, 2020
Season 47 Episodes
S47E01
Polar Extremes
S47E02
Dog Tales
S47E03
Cat Tales
S47E04
Mysteries of Sleep
S47E05
Cuba's Cancer Hope
S47E06
The Truth About Fat
S47E07
Decoding COVID-19
S47E08
Eagle Power
S47E09
Human Nature / Gene-Editing Reality Check
S47E10
Secret Mind of Slime
S47E11
A to Z: The First Alphabet
S47E12
A to Z: How Writing Changed the World
S47E13
Nature's Fear Factor
S47E14
Touching the Asteroid
S47E15
Can We Cool the Planet?
S47E16
Saving Notre Dame