Craig looks at the connection between REM sleep and dreaming.

How Science Changed Sleep Forever The Good Stuff

Premiered May 17, 2015
How Science Changed Sleep Forever

Craig talks with the father of sleep medicine, William C. Dement, about the discovery of REM sleep, its connection to dreaming, and how that breakthrough revolutionized the science of sleep! What is REM Sleep? What are the different sleep stages? What is sleep science? What is sleep medicine? How do we dream?

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The Good Stuff

The Good Stuff dives deep into the off-beat science stories you won't hear about on TV. Each four-episode playlist follows hosts Matt and Craig on an in-depth journey through fringe science and research, spanning such topics as fear, sleep, food, and the paranormal. Join them on their journey to find the Good Stuff!

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