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Ducks and dolphins routinely sleep one hemisphere at a time. It doesn't seem improbable that humans might also from time to time.
by nessus42 14y ago
Ducks and dolphins routinely sleep one hemisphere at a time. It doesn't seem improbable that humans might also from time to time.
- abeppu 14y agoSo, this is maybe a silly question, but methodologically, how did researchers establish that? Did they actually somehow attach and keep EEG contacts on an animal that moves around and lives submerged in salt water? 'Cuz that sounds awesome.
- nessus42 14y agohttp://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1333/can-one-side-of-a-ducks-brain-sleep-while-the-other-half-is-awake http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1333/can-one-side-o...