Scientists Uncover the Terrifying Psychological Impact of the Mysterious Aztec Death Whistle
New research reveals that the sounds from the mysterious Aztec death whistle has an "aversive" and "scary" impact on the brain.
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Do Animals Feel More Than We Think? Emory Survey Unveils Expert Opinions on Animal Emotions and Consciousness
A new survey published in Royal Society Open Science is offering a rare snapshot into current scientific thinking about the emotions and consciousness of animals.
Scientists Have Created a New App That Could Help Users Reduce Negative Thoughts
Scientists at Harvard University have developed an app that focuses on breaking cycles of negative thoughts that contribute to depression.
DARPA’s “INSPIRE” Program Seeks to Revolutionize Our Understanding of How the Brain Constructs Reality
DAPRA's INSPIRE program is looking to revolutionize how we understand the brain and its relationship with reality.
Do Mice ‘Smell’ with Sound? New Research Unveils Hidden Jedi-Like Abilities in Rodents
New research suggests that mice may possess remarkable, previously undetected sensory abilities that allow them to "smell" with sound.
High-Potency Cannabis Use May Have an Unexpected Effect on DNA and Psychosis
High-potency cannabis may cause changes to human DNA expression resulting in a user's first experience with psychosis.
Scents and the City: This Group is Creating an “Aroma Archive” for Cultural Preservation Through Scent Digitization
The Digital Olfaction Society (DOS) is leading an ambitious global project to capture and archive the scents of diverse locations.
New Research Reveals Where Love Lives in the Brain
In a recent study, researchers at Aalto University used Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to explore how different types of love activate the brain.
Neuroscientists Are Unraveling the Mystery of Why Flickering Lights Cause Hallucinations
Neuroscientists are shedding new light on the phenomenon of geometric pattern hallucinations caused by flickering lights.
“Out-of-Body Experiences” Can Lead to Profound and Lasting Psychological Transformations, New Research Reports
New research says "out-of-body experiences" can lead to profound psychological transformations, including increased empathy.
Neuralink’s First Patient is Learning French and Japanese Using “The Link” Brain Chip Interface
From playing video games with his mind to learning new languages, the first Neuralink patient shares his experience with the "The Link" brain chip.
This Special Quantum Neural Network Can “See” Optical Illusions Just Like Humans Can
A quantum neural network capable of perceiving optical illusions similar to the human brain has been developed, according to newly published research.
Is The Universe Conscious? Growing Dissatisfaction with Materialist Views of the Mind Are Propelling a Resurgence in Panpsychism
Panpsychism, the theory that the universe itself is a conscious entity, has seen renewed interest in academia in recent years.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals “Hidden Consciousness” in Up to 25% of Unresponsive Patients
New research reveals up to 25% of unresponsive patients possess "hidden consciousness," challenging long held views in healthcare.
Consciousness Could be Driven by “Eureka” Moments, Challenging Past Ideas About the Mind’s Greatest Mysteries
A promising new method of studying consciousness and its phases of cognitive processes focuses on learning curves and behavioral observations.
How Rare Are We? Hubris Inhibits the Hunt for Intelligent Life in the Cosmos
Harvard Astronomer Avi Loeb argues how humanity's belief in its uniqueness hinders the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Taboo, Fear, and UAP
In this episode of Rebelliously Curious, we are joined by Julia Mossbridge, Ph.D., as we explore the UAP subject through the lenses of gender and neurodiversity.
Artificial Intelligence is Learning to ‘Think’ More Like Humans, New Research Suggests
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just performing with high accuracy; for the first time, new research suggests that it is "thinking" very much like humans.
Sleeping While Awake? AI Helps Scientists Reveal the New Science of Micro-Sleep States
New research into sleep and wakefulness radically undermines a century of thought, as the two states are shown not to be as distinct as scientists previously believed.
First-Of-Its-Kind Master’s Degree in Psychedelics and Consciousness Will Analyze Link Between Science and Spirituality
The University of Ottawa is offering a first-of-its-kind Master's degree program studying the medical and spiritual aspects of psychedelics. as well as their links to human consciousness.
Breakthrough Study Uncovers Brain Network Key to Human Consciousness
Scientists identify brain network essential for consciousness, offering new insights into neurological disorders.
Perception of Time Can Be Skewed by What We See, New Research Reveals
New research reveals visual stimuli can skew our perception of time, challenging conventional understandings of how time is encoded by the brain.
“Alien World” Revealed in Most Detailed Map of the Human Brain Created by Google and Harvard Researchers
A team of Harvard and Google researchers have created the most detailed map of the human brain ever rendered.
Breakthrough in Brain-Computer Interfaces: Scientists Use AI Neural Decoding to Predict Mouse Movements with 95% Accuracy
Breakthrough AI neural decoding process able to predict mouse movements with 95% accuracy, advancing brain-machine interface technology.
This New Exosuit Will Use Artificial Intelligence To Decode Brain Signals For Movement
The Wyss Synapsuit Exosuit uses artificial intelligence to decode brain signals into actual movement for users.
Focusing Ultrasound Deep into the Human Brain May Revolutionize the Treatment of Pain
Virginia Tech researchers say they have successfully reduced pain and its stress-induced effects by targeting focused ultrasound deep into the human brain.
Revolutionary 3D-Printed Brain Tissue Paves the Way for Advances in Neurological Research
A groundbreaking 3D-printed brain tissue created by UW-Madison scientists offers new insights into neurological diseases and brain function.
High Science: Researchers Figure out How Vaping Cannabis Gives You the Munchies
Researchers say they have figured out why vaping cannabis can trigger an increase in appetite often referred to as "the munchies."
Sleep or Die: The Mystery of Why Humans Need Sleep May Have Finally Been Solved
By combining the disciplines of physics and biology, researchers say they may have finally figured out why humans need to sleep.
World’s First Supercomputer That Will Rival the Human Brain to be Unleashed in 2024
Researchers in Australia are developing the world’s first supercomputer capable of simulating networks at a scale comparable to the human brain, which they say will be complete by next year.
Exploring Infant Consciousness Development: New Research Reveals Babies Likely Develop Consciousness in the Womb
Insights into infant consciousness development are showcased in new research that explores when and how awareness emerges in babies within the womb.
Scientists Develop AI That Mirrors Human Neural Functions, Paving Way for Artificially Intelligent Brain-like Systems
New research suggests AI that mirrors human neural networks could pave the way toward an artificially intelligent brain-like system.
Breakthrough AI-Driven Brain Aging Insights are Helping Unlock the Mysteries of the Mind, New Research Says
AI-driven brain aging insights are revolutionizing our understanding of neurodegenerative disorders and the aging mind.
NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Report: Key Takeaways
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
A groundbreaking neuroscience study has successfully transmitted melodies from lucid dreams to waking reality.
Encountering Aliens: Exploring The Fascinating Speculative Science of Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Physiology and Technology
Whether one is inspired by recent UAP news, or advances in space exploration, many believe that extraterrestrial intelligence exists. How soon might we finally discover it?
The Hidden World of Lucid Dreaming: Surprising Benefits and Unforeseen Risks Revealed in New Research
New study explores the fascinating realm of lucid dreaming and its impact on sleep quality and possible risks.
A New Study Reveals Surprising Results on the Mind-Altering Power of Binaural Beats
A new study offers promising findings on binaural beats to profoundly affect human brain function and induce states of relaxation.
New Study Finds Evidence For a Surge in Consciousness-Related Brain Activity Near-Death
New study reveals a surge in consciousness in the dying brain, shedding light on enigmatic near-death experiences.
Pentagon’s New Anomaly Detection AI Software Unveiled at U.S. Spec Ops Event
The powerful new Argus dual-use anomaly detection AI agent was unveiled this week, which the DoD is using to map illicit activity around the globe.
A Plant Communication First: Scientists Detect Sounds Likened to Ultrasonic ‘Distress Signals’ from Plants
Researchers have recorded and analyzed ultrasonic airborne sounds produced by plants under stress, which can even reveal the plant’s type and condition
Cannabis Use May Offer Wide-Ranging Benefits for Bipolar Disorder
According to new research, people suffering from the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder may see significant benefits from regular cannabis use.
A “Quantum Brain” Could Solve The Hard Problem of Consciousness, New Research Suggests
New research claims to have observed quantum entanglement in the brain, suggesting that a "quantum brain" might solve the hard problem of consciousness.
Collective Intelligence: New Research Examines The Wisdom of Flocks
New research demonstrates how hierarchy and democracy come together to allow some animal flocks to achieve collective intelligence.
Science Textbooks May Be Wrong? Fossil Mystery Has Scientists Scrutinizing Brain Evolution
Half a billion years ago, an ancient wormlike animal was preserved in a seabed, whose fossil remains are now challenging our current theories about brain evolution.
Is Consciousness Really a Memory System For Our Interactions With Reality? New Research Says Maybe.
A new study proposes a novel theory of consciousness as a memory system that records our unconscious interactions with reality.
Researchers Bust the Myth That Cannabis Users Are Lazy
Researchers studying potentially harmful effects on regular cannabis users say they have busted the lazy stoner myth.
Researchers Untangle “Arrow of Time” Mystery in Groundbreaking New Physics Study
Researchers are closing in on the mystery of the arrow of time, and how cells and particles could be the source for various phenomena that gives rise to the human concept of time.
Solving the Hard Problem of Consciousness: Physicist Nir Lahav Ph.D. on a Relativistic Theory of Consciousness
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
A new physics theory proposes novel solutions to a longstanding mystery, which philosophers call the hard problem of consciousness.