This special feature explores the science behind lucid dreaming, an experience in which a person realizes they are dreaming as they continue to dream. Lucid dreams occur when you are aware of dreaming while asleep, allowing control over dream events. Lucid dreams primarily happen during REM sleep, with potential benefits including reduced anxiety and enhanced problem-solving skills. The science behind lucid dreams involves awareness during dreaming, brain activity in the prefrontal cortex, and techniques to induce and control dreams. Lucid dreaming is a captivating subject that bridges the gap between consciousness and the dream world. If you have a lucid dream, you're asleep but aware that you're dreaming. Researchers don't understand the cause of these vivid dreams but are trying to learn more.
