consciousness

Summary: Researchers have mapped how propofol, a widely used anesthetic, alters brain connectivity to induce unconsciousness. Using fMRI, they found …

Summary: A new study suggests that consciousness may be rooted in quantum processes, as researchers found that a drug binding …

Summary: A recent study found increased brain activity in two dying patients, but it does not indicate consciousness. The research …

Summary: A new study proposes a novel approach to studying consciousness through behavioral observations and learning curves. The study highlights …

Summary: A new study examines the possibility of consciousness in artificial systems, focusing on ruling out scenarios where AI appears …

Octopuses like Doflein’s octopus may experience a degree of consciousness Victor1153/Shutterstock The following is an extract from our nature newsletter …

Summary: Mindfulness training can lead to altered states of consciousness, such as disembodiment and unity. Researchers found that participants were …

Summary: Neuroscientists have discovered that the anesthesia drug propofol causes unconsciousness by disrupting the brain’s balance between stability and excitability. …

Summary: A recent study suggests that consciousness evolved not for individual survival, but for social purposes, helping humans communicate ideas …

An astrophysicist and a surgeon walk into a bar. No, this isn’t the start of a bad joke. A few …