Four breakthroughs that are changing our understanding of dreams

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Throughout human history, people have wondered whether dreams have a purpose. Modern scientists are also fascinated by this question.

For a long time, dream science has oscillated between fringe research and mainstream. But creative research designs and new technology are transforming it into an exciting and serious research niche.

Here are four recent breakthroughs that could pave the way to a better understanding of dreams.

Lucid dreaming

In 2021, an international study showed that two-way communication between a lucid dreamer and a researcher in the lab was possible. In 2024, another ...