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Engineering Our Dreams: Scientists are learning to manipulate lucid dreams in ways that could ease nightmares, enhance sleep and improve overall health.

Sci Am 2025 DOI: 10.1038/scientificamerican012025-1f1ncqowpfhbrm6kxi3l98 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Dreaming Lucid dreaming
Key points Manipulating lucid dreams may ease nightmares, enhance sleep, and improve overall health.

Abstract

Engineering Our Dreams: Scientists are learning to manipulate lucid dreams in ways that could ease nightmares, enhance sleep and improve overall health.