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Brain Waves
HealthThe human brain is taking micro-naps throughout the day
Scientists have found that sleep can be detected by patterns of neuronal activity, showing new ways to study basic brain wave patterns.
Joshua Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/07/micronaps.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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Scientists have found that sleep can be detected by patterns of neuronal activity, showing new ways to study basic brain wave patterns.
Joshua Shavit