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In October 2019, in the confines of a cramped MIT office, Professors Gabrielli and Gman found themselves grappling with puzzling data. Their study involved giving Fitbits to a hundred chemistry students under strict conditions—students were required to wear the devices for an entire semester to track their physical activity. The aim was to uncover a correlation between exercise levels and academic performance. However, the anticipated link failed to materialize.
Professor Gman expressed his disappointment at the lack of correlation, remarking on his belief in the substantial impact of exercise on cognitive function. Surprisingly, amidst the noise of data, the research uncovered a clear and powerful relationship between sleep and academic performance that took the researchers by surprise.