Sleep

Our memories are a big part of what makes us human. But why do some moments tend to stick in our brain for years, while others fade away? Neuroscientists Kausik Si and Elizabeth Kensinger explain the different types of memories and share tips for how we can remember better.

Humans spend one-third of their life sleeping, yet the purpose and function behind this regular state of unconsciousness remains a biological mystery. Sleep researcher Giorgio Gilestro is trying to understand some basic questions about it: like what sleep exactly is, and why it’s even necessary.

Kansas City, Missouri, mayor explains his plan to reopen the city, Kansas Labor Secretary on backlog of unemployment claims, how to get a proper night's sleep during COVID-19, and a musical bonding while staying at home.

Segment 1: How a 1990s movie on DVD saved the life of a queer Kansas teen.Savannah Rodgers is making a documentary about her obsession, as a 12-year-old,…

Many Kansas families may not be following safe sleep practices meant to cut down the risk that infants could die in their sleep.The first survey of its…

Segment 1: Prison consolidation, small pay bumps and more transparency are key to success in Missouri corrections department.Since taking over Missouri's…

At 2 a.m. on Sunday, the clocks on our digital devices will all move back one hour. Barring emergencies or interruptions from small children, everyone…

Segment 1: Are you using your phone to read this? Us too.A cell phone today is like another limb; we do not want to leave the house without it. Is this an…

We know we need a good night's sleep. It’s good for our health, our cognition and productivity and our relationships.It's so important that now, some…

Segment 1: Can our employers help us get more sleep?We've heard that getting a good night's sleep makes everything better; it's good for our health, our…

One of the top concerns for those with a newborn is sleep. Today, we talk with pediatric experts about strategies to help parents develop good sleep…

If the baby isn't sleeping, it's likely you aren't either. Today, we learn how your own habits can affect your child's nighttime routine. Then, how…