Theorists of consciousness generally focus on sensation – what it's like to, say, experience the color red. Yet what we call the stream of consciousness offers a much richer and more complex blend of ...

People with aphantasia have no mental imagery—and they’re offering brain scientists a window into consciousness ...

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

The greatest love story begins within.' What if the love you’ve been searching for has been within you all along?”— ...

Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for ...

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 ...

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 ...

I n the past few years, my university has created a promotion ladder for full-time lecturers. Lecturers can now be promoted to senior lecturers and then eventually to principal lecturers. The process ...