Bernard O'Shea: Here's why I love a good nap — I'm not lazy, it's science

Unveiling the secret behind genius? It is the noble art of napping - a brain reboot that even history's brightest minds couldn't resist. Spoiler: It's not just for toddlers and cats.

Bernard O'Shea. Photograph Moya Nolan

With great power comes a great need to take a nap.” — Rick Riordan

Have you ever felt like you’ve been ambushed by an invisible sleep ninja right after lunch? Because that’s me every single Sunday. My fascination with naps began not out of laziness but sheer amazement at their power. Following a nap so sublime it felt revolutionary, I pondered: Are naps our hidden arsenal for rejuvenation, or merely a detour to Slumberville?