Every day, creatures all over the world just shut down, lose consciousness, and then start back up again hours later and science still isn't sure why it happens. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the mystery of sleep, why it's necessary, and how we can get more of this precious commodity.AI-powered
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The Mystery of Sleep
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Sleep Patterns in Early Humans
In many parts of the world, especially in high northern or southern latitudes, the nights can be much longer than the days. Even at the equator, the nights average 12 hours long - more darkness than humans need sleep. Early humans also seem to have taken a nap in the early afternoon. And that's why we get sleepy after lunch time to day.
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