About this episode
This episode explores the science of learning during sleep with expert guests.
Guests: Dr Karen Konkoly, Dream Scientist at the University of Cambridge Dr Ruth Freeman of Research Ireland Professor Annie Curtis of the RCSI
People in this episode
Host: Jonathan McCrea
Guests: Dr Karen Konkoly, Dr Ruth Freeman, Professor Annie Curtis
Topics covered
- sleep
- dream science
- neuroscience
- research
- education
Keywords
- sleep
- dreams
- learning
- science
- neuroscience
- education
- research
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Cambridge, Research Ireland, RCSI
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