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Humans

A Day in the Life of the Brain hunts consciousness

Susan Greenfield's latest book struggles to find a different solution to how the "water" of objective neural activity becomes "wine" of consciousness

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Mind

Why shows like Westworld only show dark side of our robot future

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Environment

Insects may have feelings, so do we need more humane fly spray?

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Humans

Metaphysics special: What is consciousness?

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Humans

Metaphysics special: Do we have free will?

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Humans

People who meditate are more aware of their unconscious brain

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Humans

Neanderthals built mystery underground circles 175,000 years ago

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Mind

The impossible barber and other bizarre thought experiments

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Health

Coma brain scans predict if a person will ever recover awareness

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Environment

Sleeping away from home? Half your brain is still awake

People often struggle to sleep their first night in an unfamiliar room, which might be because the left brain remains vigilant for threats

Health

First LSD brain imaging study offers insights into consciousness

Humans

What makes you conscious 鈥� and where is it in your brain?

Humans

How to prove controversial consciousness theory? Ask a physicist

Humans

NeuroLogic: The enthralling story of the unconscious mind