Octopuses have a REM-like sleep state where they appear to dream

February 12, 2024
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Octopuses have a REM-like sleep state where they appear to dream

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For the first time, researchers at the University of Washington, have recorded the brain activity of several octopuses whilst they are sleeping.

During sleep, the octopuses rapidly replay their changes in skin pattern from when they were awake, suggesting a similar brain activity between both states.

Originally published on June 28th, 2023.

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