The Science of nuyu
At its core, nuyu is a question: can we build a better, more accessible tool for well-being? The answer lies in the science, and this is where we share our work. Below, you'll find the research on sleep, habits, and scent that inspired this project. But this isn't a lecture. It's an invitation. As an open-source project rooted in the principles of DeSci, our research is a collaborative effort. We invite you to learn with us, challenge our assumptions, and help us build this tool in the open.
Help Us Build the Future of Wellness
Our research is community-driven. Your answers to our 5-question survey provide the data we need to build a better tool and prove its value. Be a part of the project from day one.
Take the 5-Question Survey →Join the DeSci Movement: Shape the Future of Sleep
nuyu is more than a product; it’s a commitment to open and collaborative research. We invite you to be part of the decentralized science (DeSci) movement to collectively advance our understanding of sleep.
Contribute to the Research
Our initial research relies on understanding the real-world challenges people face. By taking our 5-question survey, you provide the essential data that fuels our project and helps us build a better tool for everyone.
Build with the Community
This is an open-source project. After our Kickstarter, all hardware schematics and software code will be released to the public. Fork it, improve it, and help us build the ultimate tool for better living.
From Research to a Real-World Solution
Understanding the science is the first step. The next is applying it. Here’s how the nuyu project translates these powerful scientific principles into tangible features designed to help you.
Engineering for Your Circadian Rhythm
The science shows that light is a primary regulator of your internal clock. That's why nuyu features a sunrise-simulating light to naturally boost morning cortisol and a time-based night light to support evening melatonin production.
A Toolkit for Olfactory Entrainment
Targeted Memory Reactivation requires distinct cues. That's why nuyu has two independent wells for separate "Wake" and "Sleep" scents, allowing you to build the associative links needed to reinforce your habits while you sleep.
Personalized for Your Biology
Chronotype matters for complex habits. Take our validated quiz to help you understand your unique sleep profile and tailor your routines for maximum effectiveness.
The Scientific Pillars of nuyu
Our approach is an integration of four distinct but interconnected fields of science. Explore them to understand how nuyu works.
The Science of Sleep
Sleep isn't just rest; it's a critical maintenance period where the brain cleanses itself, consolidates memories, and regulates emotions.
The Science of Habit
Habits form by offloading tasks to the brain's automatic systems. Leveraging natural rhythms, like the morning cortisol peak, can significantly accelerate this process.
The Science of Scent
Smell has a unique 'superhighway' to the brain's emotion and memory centers, making it an ideal tool to create powerful associations for new behaviors.
The nuyu Synthesis
We integrate these principles into a 24-hour system, using scent to link waking habits with nighttime memory consolidation (TMR) for accelerated learning.
Discover Your Sleep Fingerprint
Ready for a deeper dive? This 5-minute, scientifically-validated quiz analyzes your sleep across 7 key dimensions to reveal your personal sleep archetype.