The Science of Dreams: Why You Remember (And Why You Forget)

Added: 2026-06-01

[00:00:00]Why do you remember that dream about flying? But forget the one with the talking dog. Let's [music] find out.

[00:00:06]Dreams are like Snapchat stories for your brain. They fade fast. Here's the scoop. You usually dream during REM sleep. [music] That's when your brain is super active. But if you wake up right in the middle of a dream, you're way more likely to [music] remember it. If you sleep through, your brain hits delete before you even open your [music] eyes. Stress, excitement, and even late night snacks can also make dreams more memorable. Plus, [music] some brains are just wired to remember dreams better.

[00:00:34]Want to remember more dreams? Keep a notebook [music] by your bed and write down whatever you recall, no matter how weird. So, next time you wake up thinking, "Whoa, [music] what was that?"

[00:00:43]Jot it down before it disappears into dreamland. Sweet dreams.