The Science Blog
Research, insights, and the science behind better sleep.
Articles
Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind: What Our Study Design Actually Means
Clinical trials use specific methods to separate real effects from coincidence. Here's what our study design means and why it matters.
How Sound Frequencies Influence Brain States
From pink noise to frequency entrainment, research shows that sound can influence brain activity during sleep. Here's what the science actually sa...
The 24-Year Journey from Frequency Discovery to Sleep Device
From a cymatics experiment in 2012 to an IRB-approved clinical trial in 2025, the story of how Sonopeace went from scientific curiosity to sleep b...
Inside Our Clinical Trial: How We Tested Sonopeace
How we designed and ran an IRB-approved, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial with 35 participants. Here's what we found.
The Real Cost of Bad Sleep: What Chronic Sleep Deprivation Does to Your Body
Chronic sleep deprivation increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, and early death. Here's what the research shows.
Delta Waves and Sleep: What Science Actually Shows
Delta waves are the brain's signature of deep sleep. Learn what they are, why they matter, and what research shows about enhancing them.
Why Sleep Trackers Can't Fix Your Sleep
Your smartwatch tells you that you slept badly. You already knew that. Here's why tracking sleep and fixing sleep are two very different things
Natural Sleep Aids That Actually Work (According to Science)
Not all natural sleep aids are created equal. We reviewed the research on magnesium, glycine, valerian, CBT-I, and more to find what actually works.
Why Do I Wake Up in the Middle of the Night?
Waking up at 2am or 3am every night? Learn the science behind nighttime awakenings, what causes them, and evidence-based ways to stay asleep longer.