Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating ...

The human eye contains a blind spot at the back of the eye where the optic nerve and retinal blood enter and exit, but our ...

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

For decades, scientists have asked whether language simply reports conscious thought or helps shape it. New insights from ...

Just before it ceases functioning, the brain may make a last-ditch effort to find unresolved purpose or a reason to stay ...

Ever since we published our very first issue 123 years ago—yes, we’re old—Popular Mechanics has endeavored to help you understand all kinds of technological marvels, from the tools in your shed, to ...

Can we be conscious without language? Does language influence our conscious experience? These questions, which are central to understanding the human mind, have been explored by researchers at the ...

In 1998, at a consciousness-science conference in Germany, he bet philosopher David Chalmers a case of wine that researchers would discover a “clear” pattern of brain activation underlying ...

Ancient Vedic wisdom is revolutionizing modern healthcare. Practices like Ayurveda and Transcendental Meditation are scientifically proven to boost brain function and well-being. Dr. Tony Nader ...

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, the conversation has shifted from What can AI do? to ...

Why does consciousness exist? This question lies at the heart of my book, A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness, in which I argue that consciousness evolved to help animals navigate ...

Welcome to Science and Philosophy, where I write about my research as a philosopher, author, and assistant professor for a non-specialist audience. I explore how we can best understand and appreciate ...