Feature The Science of Slumber Special issue on sleep By Science News October 9, 2010 at 3:15 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print The science of slumber | Photo: Tommy LeonardiRead features from the special edition Reports on the science of sleep. | GoDownload a PDF of the special edition Exclusive for Science News subscribers.Download Download PDF | Subscribe Despite its utter mundanity, sleep resists simple scientific explanation.