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

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

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

Which creatures truly count as cognitive? And which as conscious? From simple organisms to humans, scientists debate the ...

When our bodies perish, can our consciousness persist? At the University of Virginia, researchers are searching for answers, ...

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, ...

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 ...

What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling ...

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 ...