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Scientists Explain 'First-Night Effect' for Poor Sleep in New Places

Scientists have identified the 'first-night effect' as an evolutionary mechanism where one hemisphere of the brain remains partially awake in unfamiliar environments to detect potential dangers, leading to poorer sleep.

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