16. Dreaming the Periodic Table - Dmitri Mendeleyev – 1869 “I saw in a dream where all the elements fell into place as required.”
17. Sledding at the Speed of Light Einstein attributed his lifelong studies to an inspirational dream held as a teen. “ His sled traveled faster and faster, until it approached the speed of light. At that speed, the stars and night sky were transformed into a dazzling spectrum of colors.” Source: http://www.science-spirit.org/article_detail.php?article_id=286
In a study where lab rats’ brain waves were monitored while running a maze and immediately afterwards while they dreamed, the waves’ pattern turned out to be identical. Researchers believe the study suggests that the rats were dreaming about running the maze. For more info. on this study, consult the following article: &quot;Mammalian Dreaming.&quot; Science 2 Feb. 2001: 291. :823- . University of Arizona Library . 21 Dec. 2005 <http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/summary/291/5505/823a>. Available on the University of Arizona library database
In a recent study research participants learned to play Tetris. Later, the participants were awakened during their dream cycle. The majority of the participants were dreaming about falling blocks. (see Sleep Links for more details on this study.)
If you suspect that you have major sleeping disorder, consult a sleep lab. Here are a few in the Tucson area.