The benefits of deep sleep on the brain – and how to get more from it Dan Gartenberg

Nothing like a good night's sleep. What if technology could help us get the most out of it? Dan Gartenberg is working on technology that stimulates deep sleep, the most restorative stage that (among other wonderful things) could help us consolidate our memories and shape our personalities. Find out how playing sounds that reflect brainwaves during this stage could lead to deeper sleep – and its potential benefits for our health, memory and ability to learn.

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