It's well known that sleep is a key ingredient in optimal learning. But a recent study takes things a step further and suggests that we can selectively optimize the learning of certain information while we sleep - with "odor cues." Wait...what?!

Targeted Memory Reactivation: A Hack to Improve Learning During Sleep?

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