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Exploring Infant Consciousness Development: New Research Reveals Babies Likely Develop Consciousness in the Womb

Tim McMillan·November 28, 2023

Insights into infant consciousness development are showcased in new research that explores when and how awareness emerges in babies within the womb.

Psychedelic Neural Hypersynchrony Could Illuminate Human Consciousness, Suggests New Research

Tim McMillan·September 7, 2023

Psychedelic neural hypersynchrony could revolutionize our understanding of consciousness, according to a recent groundbreaking study.

25-Year Academic Wager Settled as the Mystery of Consciousness Remains Elusive

Tim McMillan·June 27, 2023

A 25-year wager between a renowned neuroscientist and philosopher has finally come to a conclusion with consciousness remaining a mystery.

New Study Finds Evidence For a Surge in Consciousness-Related Brain Activity Near-Death

Tim McMillan·May 23, 2023

New study reveals a surge in consciousness in the dying brain, shedding light on enigmatic near-death experiences.

A “Quantum Brain” Could Solve The Hard Problem of Consciousness, New Research Suggests

Tim McMillan·December 5, 2022

New research claims to have observed quantum entanglement in the brain, suggesting that a "quantum brain" might solve the hard problem of consciousness.

Controversial Theory of Consciousness Challenged by New Study Involving Mysterious Brain Region

Christopher Plain·November 15, 2022

New research seems to show that a popular theory of consciousness centered on a region of the brain known as the claustrum is likely wrong.

Is Consciousness Really a Memory System For Our Interactions With Reality? New Research Says Maybe.

Tim McMillan·October 4, 2022

A new study proposes a novel theory of consciousness as a memory system that records our unconscious interactions with reality.

Solving the Hard Problem of Consciousness: Physicist Nir Lahav Ph.D. on a Relativistic Theory of Consciousness

Micah Hanks·August 24, 2022

Dr. Nir Lahav explains how a relativistic approach to the hard problem of consciousness may help us unravel some of the perplexing questions we have about the brain, and other mysteries of the mind.

Consciousness Mystery Could Be Solved By This Compelling New Physics Theory

Micah Hanks·August 12, 2022

A new physics theory proposes novel solutions to a longstanding mystery, which philosophers call the hard problem of consciousness.

New Research Lays The Foundation For Exploring Quantum Consciousness

Tim McMillan·October 8, 2021

New research demonstrating quantum motion within fractals, has laid the foundation for further exploring the theory of quantum consciousness.

Researchers Locate The ‘Gateway to Consciousness’

Christopher Plain·May 7, 2021

Researchers zeroed in on the brain's anterior insular cortex, and found that it plays key role in human consciousness.

Scientist Proposes a New Theory for the Mystery of Consciousness

Dr. Johnjoe McFadden's 'Cemi Field Theory of Consciousness' proposes consciousness is actually the brain's energy field.

Tim McMillan·November 30, 2020

Dr. Johnjoe McFadden's 'Cemi Field Theory of Consciousness' proposes consciousness is actually the brain's energy field.

Artificial Superintelligence Could Doom Humanity and Explain We Haven’t Found Alien Civilizations, Proposes New Research

Tim McMillan·May 14, 2024

A recent study suggests artificial superintelligence could be the reason we haven't detected alien civilizations, warning of AI's existential risks to humanity.

New Study Challenges the Safety of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Highlighting Risks Alongside Benefits

Tim McMillan·April 30, 2024

New research from Sweden and Iceland highlights the potential short-term and long-term risks of psychedelic assisted therapy.

Groundbreaking Non-Invasive Universal Brain-Computer Interface Lets People Play Video Games Using Only Their Mind

Tim McMillan·April 9, 2024

A new universal brain-computer interface allows you to control video games with thoughts, offering both accessibility and ease of use.

AI Superintelligence Alert: Expert Warns of Uncontrollable Risks, Calling It a Potential ‘An Existential Catastrophe’

Tim McMillan·February 28, 2024

AI safety expert highlights the uncontrollable risks of AI superintelligence, warning it poses an existential threat.

“Shooting Down Souls… Good Luck with That”: Some Paradoxical Thoughts on the UFO Phenomenon from a Historian of Religions

Jeffrey J. Kripal, Ph.D.·February 16, 2024

Historian of religions Jeffrey Kripal, Ph.D., looks at a few of the paradoxes that arise in the study of the UFO phenomenon.

Sleep or Die: The Mystery of Why Humans Need Sleep May Have Finally Been Solved

Christopher Plain·January 16, 2024

By combining the disciplines of physics and biology, researchers say they may have finally figured out why humans need to sleep.

The Battle for UAP Disclosure in Washington

Micah Hanks·November 30, 2023

This week, we examine the battle that rages on in Washington over whether legislation that could help to ensure UAP disclosure will pass into law.

Scientists Studying Psychic Channeling Discover a “Complex Phenomenon That Deserves More Serious Study”

Christopher Plain·November 17, 2023

Scientists researching claims of psychic channeling say they found a complex phenomenon that deserves more serious study.

NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Report: Key Takeaways

Micah Hanks·September 14, 2023

Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… the results of an assessment by NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous...

Unlocking the Symphony of Dreams: Recent Study Translates Musical Genius from Lucid Dreams to Reality

Tim McMillan·September 13, 2023

A groundbreaking neuroscience study has successfully transmitted melodies from lucid dreams to waking reality.

Introducing Replicator, The Pentagon’s New ‘Game-Changing’ AI Drone Initiative

Micah Hanks·September 7, 2023

This week's newsletter looks at the DoD's new Replicator initiative to leverage autonomous systems against emerging military threats.

National Security Subcommittee Hearing on UAP: Here’s What to Expect Next Week

Micah Hanks·July 20, 2023

This week, we look at the latest news in advance of next week’s National Security Subcommittee Hearing on UAP.

The Hidden World of Lucid Dreaming: Surprising Benefits and Unforeseen Risks Revealed in New Research

Tim McMillan·July 14, 2023

New study explores the fascinating realm of lucid dreaming and its impact on sleep quality and possible risks.

James Webb Space Telescope Celebrates First Year With New Stunning Cosmic Imagery

Micah Hanks·July 13, 2023

This week, we’ll be looking at the James Webb Space Telescope's recent achievements as it reached one year since heading into orbit.

DARPA’S New SHIELD Program Plans to Purge Your Blood of Pathogens, Roomba-Style

Micah Hanks·July 6, 2023

This week's Intelligence Brief examines DARPA's new SHIELD program, which aims to protect warfighters against infections from pathogens.

Riding the Gravitational Waves of Your Mind

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MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk·June 30, 2023

SUBSCRIBE TO ‘THE DEBRIEF WEEKLY REPORT’: Apple Podcasts | Spotify On today’s episode, we discuss the GWB discovery, a 25-year-old bet...

“I don’t really understand why they can do it.” The Godfather of AI Returns With a Warning

Micah Hanks·June 29, 2023

The “Godfather of AI” has returned to offer more words of caution about the potential issues humankind could face in the future with AI.

NASA’s UAP Study: Here Are the Key Takeaways from Yesterday’s Public Briefing

Micah Hanks·June 1, 2023

Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… yesterday, members of a NASA independent study team that...

A New Study Reveals Surprising Results on the Mind-Altering Power of Binaural Beats

Tim McMillan·May 30, 2023

A new study offers promising findings on binaural beats to profoundly affect human brain function and induce states of relaxation.

We Can’t Stop Here. This is Emu Country!

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MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk·May 26, 2023

On today’s episode, scientists have released a new study concerning LSD’s positive effects on the learning process, Australia’s latest project to develop a laser gun that can stop a tank, and a preliminary study into what happens to consciousness in the human brain during death.