lucid dreaming motor tasks time perception

Some actions take longer in dreams than while awake

30–50% longer

In studies of lucid dreamers, counting seconds took about as long in a dream as while awake. But walking or doing squats in a dream took about 30–50% longer. Dream time therefore does not simply run at one faster or slower speed.

This squid leaves a flashing piece of itself behind

When threatened, the deep-sea squid Octopoteuthis deletron can break off glowing parts of its arms. The pieces keep moving and flashing after they separate, distracting the predator while the squid escapes.

Europe is unusually warm for its latitude

Nearly 22 °C

Western Europe has much milder winters than many places at similar latitudes. Berlin, for example, averages nearly 22 °C warmer than Irkutsk in January. Warm Atlantic waters and prevailing westerly winds bring milder ocean air into Europe.

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lucid dreaming motor tasks time perception

Some actions take longer in dreams than while awake

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