Sleep Science Podcast

Our new episode is out! We talk with @annaschapiro about neural network models, the Complementary Learning System theory and Anna's recent work on testing predictions of neural network models with TMR/EEG Big thank you to Anna for joining the podcast! buzzsprout.com/787211/episode…

Our talk @NaPScardiff1 on World Sleep Day proposes that dreaming in humans evolved to elicit empathy & human self-domestication when dreams are shared, details at psyche.co/ideas/the-reas…. After the talk a dream will be discussed & painted live, see the Psyche paper for video.

Our new episode is coming out tomorrow! Professor Anna Schapiro from the University of Pennsylvania joins us as we discuss her work on computational modelling, memory and sleep. Check out a sneak peek of the episode!

Exciting news! We're part of a new MRC centre in Restorative Neural Dynamics to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies to treat conditions such as Parkinson's, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy ukri.org/news/mrc-centr…

Day 1 of Replay@CUBRIC-25 complete! 🎉 We've had a wonderful day full of talks, small group discussions, datablitzes and posters!📈📊 We have one day left tomorrow and you can still join online for free with tickets available below. sleepengineering.co.uk/event-details/…

Happy World Sleep Day! 😴🧠🔍 Find out more about the CUBRIC Neuroscience and Psychology of Sleep lab (NaPS) and its groundbreaking #research into the mysterious world of #sleep: cardiff.ac.uk/research/explo… 🧠💤 #WorldSleepDay #CUBRIC #neuroscience #brain #imaging #health #cardiffuni

Only 2 weeks until our 4th International Replay@CUBRIC-25 conference! With an amazing line up of guest speakers, workshops, datablitzes and poster sessions. Or join digitally! Speakers' talks will be available to watch online. Tickets here: sleepengineering.co.uk/replayconferen…

New episode out now! Join us as we talk to Prof Rebecca Spencer on her work exploring how sleep changes as we age and in particular how hippocampal development changes and what this may mean for memory consolidation buzzsprout.com/787211/episode…

New episode out tomorrow! This week we're joined by Professor Rebecca Spencer from the Somneuro Lab at UMass Amherst to explore how our sleep changes as we age. Here's a sneak preview before tomorrow's release!

52 days until Replay-25! We're now able to offer a limited number of free tickets to PhD students with financial need. Check out our event and email us to apply for a free student ticket! sleepengineering.co.uk/event-details/…

Registration is open for our 4th international memory replay conference! Check out our event page for our guest speakers, workshops and more sleepengineering.co.uk/event-details/…

As part of our World Sleep Day celebrations, our special guest episode on sleep and creativity is live! Big thank you to guests @OudietteD @CeliaLacaux, Bob Stickgold and Adam Horowitz for joining us on this deep dive into N1 and creativity. sleepsciencepodcast.buzzsprout.com/787211/episode…

While we discuss an attendee’s dream on World Sleep Day @NaPScardiff1 & look for its wake life memory sources, the dream is painted live, & the artwork given to the dreamer. See link for account of our event last November @FreudMusLondon funded by @ESRC. dreamsid.com/gallery-of-dre…

NaPS lab are hosting a free, public event for World Sleep Day on Friday 14th March. With talks, posters and stalls on our current research and guest speakers from @dreamsid Find out more info and get your free ticket here: sleepengineering.co.uk/event-details/…

It's out! Check out our newest episode on the fascinating research from Prof Francesca Siclari on non-rem parasomnias, dreaming and consciousness A big thank you to Francesca for joining the Sleep Science Podcast sleepsciencepodcast.buzzsprout.com/787211/episode…

New episode coming out tomorrow! Prof Francesca Siclari joins us to discuss her work on parasomnias and dreaming

**Our Christmas Q&A episode is out now** The NaPS lab gives snapshot answers on sleep related questions sent in from our listeners ranging from memory, lucid dreaming, seasonal changes and aging! buzzsprout.com/787211/episode…

We're hosting our 4th Sleep Conference, Replay@CUBRIC-25 on 29th and 30th May 2025 here in Cardiff, UK. RSVP below to receive more details about registration in the new year. sleepengineering.co.uk/event-details/…