Can animals recognize themselves in mirrors? And what does that mean for us?
For an item that most of us use every day without much thought, mirrors can be a rich source of ...
Tag: consciousness
Scientists jump-start consciousness in brains of monkeys
Electrically stimulating a region of the brain woke macaques even when they were under deep anesthesia.
Scientists ask the public’s help in getting to the bottom of consciousness — by cracking a chess problem
A novel take on consciousness.
Giant neurons that circle the brain like a crown of thorns could explain how consciousness originates in the brain
Scientists image neurons branching from a brain region thought to be the 'seat of consciousness.'
The seat of consciousness might lie in two brain regions. Stimulating them could wake up patients from coma
Scientists zero in on the biological components and mechanisms that give rise to consciousness.
Consciousness comes in “slices” roughly 400 milliseconds long
This is the first time a two-stage model has been proposed for how consciousness arises, and it offers a more ...
Monkeys can also recognize themselves in mirrors, but only with training
Only humans and great apes can recognize themselves when looking in a mirror, but new findings suggest that it's possible ...
Living a happy or meaningful life – what’s the difference?
While happiness and meaningfulness often overlap, the two are distinct states of being. A Stanford project looked into the lives ...
What Dalai Lama followers can learn from science and viceversa
Tibetan local community waiting for the Dalai Lama to renew his visit at Emory University. (c) New York TImes Reconciling ...
How the brain loses and gains consciousness
For more than two centuries physicians have been using general anesthetics to perform surgeries, however even now in the 21st ...
Private foundation awards after-life research grant worth $5 million
Many people who have gone through near-death experiences recall a "light at the end of the tunnel". Such cultural aspects ...
The secret to a long life: consciousness
A healthy life style, plenty of exercise and good genes might be your best bet, if you're looking for a ...