The transition from non-life to life was very likely aided by an asteroid hitting Earth, prebiotic chemistry, molecular ...

In his new book 'A World Appears,' journalist Michael Pollan explores the mysteries of the human brain — and whether computers could ever catch up.

After changing how we eat and how we trip, the author returns to his garden — and the page — to examine the mystery of ...

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Richard Jeffery Wagner, PhD explores love, free will, and sentient companionship in a near future shaped by technology ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. At a philosophy conference in Tucson in 1994, David Chalmers, a young Australian studying in the US, delivered ...

A few years ago, I climbed over a gate and found myself gazing down at a valley. After I’d been walking for a few minutes, looking at the fields and the sky, there was a shift in my perception.

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

Depending on where you stand on AI, 30 January 2026 will go down in history for one of two things. Either it is the day when the AI singularity really began and the robots became conscious – or the ...

Consciousness has long been one of science’s most stubborn mysteries. We can map the brain in exquisite detail, decode neural circuits, and even build machines that rival human abilities in language ...

NATURE BRIEFING 03 February 2026 Daily briefing: What people with no ‘mind’s eye’ can tell us about consciousness How clearly you can picture mental images might influence your memory and creativity.