SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 17, 2026The Register

Scientists show it's possible to solve problems in your dreams by playing the right sounds

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Northwestern University researchers used targeted memory reactivation to play specific sounds during sleep, triggering dreams about unsolved puzzles and boosting problem-solving rates from 20 to 40 percent among participants whose dreams incorporated the cues. The technique demonstrates that "sleeping on a problem" can genuinely help find solutions, raising intriguing possibilities for dream-based advertising.

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