New research suggests that consciousness originates in the subcortex, and is polished by the cortex and cerebellum.

The measurement problem in quantum mechanics looks at how an experimental outcome changes, simply by observing it.

New research suggests that the most ancient evolutionary parts of the brain could be contributing to consciousness.

Consciousness is what we are most familiar with. Feeling the sun's warmth on our face, the joy of seeing someone we love, or the thrill of being on a rollercoaster—every single experience we ever had, ...

Consciousness may be millions of years old, fueled by primal brain circuits rather than the human cortex alone.

A Cambridge researcher’s review suggests the brain’s ancient subcortex may sustain basic awareness, reshaping how science and ...

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 ...

A researcher went back over 100 years of brain science that lead him to a radical conclusion about consciousness.

In Hindu philosophy, the phenomenon is known as “ sushupti ,” one of the four states of consciousness. It’s described as a deep, dreamless sleep where ego, personal identity, and the outside world ...