While I was growing up, I acted out my dreams all the time, making me a hit at slumber parties. I remember my cousin would say, “It’s so fun to spend the night with you because you’re always moving ...

We know how, but not why, the brain is activated in sleep. I suggest that brain activation in sleep allows the development and maintenance of circuits necessary for higher brain functions, including ...

In our series where musicians tell the stories behind what they regard as their greatest songs, the REM frontman reveals how glam rock, grunge and INXS inspired the band – and how internal divisions ...

The singer and bassist Mike Mills also weigh in on what they thought of recent REM covers by Eddie Vedder and Jason Isbell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...