Consciousness Archives

Do Animals Feel More Than We Think? Emory Survey Unveils Expert Opinions on Animal Emotions and Consciousness

Chrissy Newton·November 15, 2024

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.

Lucid Dreaming Breakthrough: Startup Claims First-Ever Two-Way Dream Communication

Chrissy Newton·October 8, 2024

REMspace, a California-based neurotech startup, claims to have achieved the first two-way communication between individuals during lucid dreaming.

ALS Patient Uses Synchron Brain-Chip Interface to Control Smart Devices Through Thought

Chrissy Newton·September 18, 2024

Synchron, a competitor to Neuralink, has announced one of its patients with ALS is now able to control devices using only his mind with its brain chip implant.

Millions Could Qualify for Psilocybin Therapy: Study Predicts Massive Demand if FDA Approves Depression Therapy

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·September 16, 2024

A new study from Emory University has provided early estimates on the potential demand for innovative psilocybin therapy.

Neuralink’s First Patient is Learning French and Japanese Using “The Link” Brain Chip Interface

Chrissy Newton·September 4, 2024

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

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·September 3, 2024

A quantum neural network capable of perceiving optical illusions similar to the human brain has been developed, according to newly published research.

Neuralink Implant Enables Second Study Participant to Play ‘Counter-Strike 2’ with His Mind

Chrissy Newton·August 28, 2024

Elon Musk's Neuralink has implanted a second clinical trial participant with the “The Link” brain interfacing chip.

Is The Universe Conscious? Growing Dissatisfaction with Materialist Views of the Mind Are Propelling a Resurgence in Panpsychism

Tim McMillan·August 26, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·August 23, 2024

New research reveals up to 25% of unresponsive patients possess "hidden consciousness," challenging long held views in healthcare.

‘Acid for Squares’ Explores Mind-Expanding Psychedelic Experiences in Groundbreaking New Podcast

Micah Hanks·August 19, 2024

Transformative psychedelic experiences, healing through plant medicines, and UFO disclosure are all among the topics that will be explored in 'Acid for Squares.'

Consciousness Could be Driven by “Eureka” Moments, Challenging Past Ideas About the Mind’s Greatest Mysteries

Micah Hanks·August 8, 2024

A promising new method of studying consciousness and its phases of cognitive processes focuses on learning curves and behavioral observations.

“Speech” Using Only the Power of Thought May Soon Be a Reality, New Research Reveals

Chrissy Newton·August 3, 2024

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that reveals a potential way for patients to "speak" using only the power of thought.

Psilocybin Creates a Temporary Loss of Self by Dissolving Brain Networks, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·July 24, 2024

New research reveals a heavy dose of psilocybin can alter a person's perception and sense of self by reducing coordination between various regions of the brain.

Sleeping While Awake? AI Helps Scientists Reveal the New Science of Micro-Sleep States

Ryan Whalen·July 23, 2024

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.

Study Finds Mindfulness Training May Induce Altered States of Consciousness

Chrissy Newton·July 18, 2024

A recent study by researchers from the University of Cambridge found that mindfulness training can lead to participants experiencing “disembodiment and unity" and altered states of consciousness.

“The Future is Going to Be Weird.” Elon Musk Predicts Brain Chips Will Eventually Replace Phones

Chrissy Newton·July 17, 2024

If you trust Elon Musk, founder of the brain implant company Neuralink, the future is going to be pretty weird.

Elon Musk Announces Second Neuralink Brain Implant Scheduled for Next Week

Chrissy Newton·July 12, 2024

Elon Musk says Neuralink will implant its brain-computer interface system in a second human patient next week.

China Aims to Set New World Standards for Brain-Machine Interfaces, Echoing Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Chrissy Newton·July 5, 2024

China announced its efforts to develop standards for brain-computer implants (BCI) akin to Elon Musk's Neuralink.

First-Of-Its-Kind Master’s Degree in Psychedelics and Consciousness Will Analyze Link Between Science and Spirituality

Christopher Plain·June 6, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·June 4, 2024

Scientists identify brain network essential for consciousness, offering new insights into neurological disorders.

Psychedelic Therapy Breakthrough: FDA Awards First-Ever ‘Breakthrough’ Status to LSD-Based Drug for the Treatment of Anxiety

Tim McMillan·March 8, 2024

The FDA's historic nod to LSD-based drugs for mental health could revolutionize treatment for anxiety and depression.

Consciousness

Do Animals Feel More Than We Think? Emory Survey Unveils Expert Opinions on Animal Emotions and Consciousness

Lucid Dreaming Breakthrough: Startup Claims First-Ever Two-Way Dream Communication

ALS Patient Uses Synchron Brain-Chip Interface to Control Smart Devices Through Thought

Millions Could Qualify for Psilocybin Therapy: Study Predicts Massive Demand if FDA Approves Depression Therapy

Neuralink’s First Patient is Learning French and Japanese Using “The Link” Brain Chip Interface

This Special Quantum Neural Network Can “See” Optical Illusions Just Like Humans Can

Neuralink Implant Enables Second Study Participant to Play ‘Counter-Strike 2’ with His Mind

Is The Universe Conscious? Growing Dissatisfaction with Materialist Views of the Mind Are Propelling a Resurgence in Panpsychism

Groundbreaking Study Reveals “Hidden Consciousness” in Up to 25% of Unresponsive Patients

‘Acid for Squares’ Explores Mind-Expanding Psychedelic Experiences in Groundbreaking New Podcast

Consciousness Could be Driven by “Eureka” Moments, Challenging Past Ideas About the Mind’s Greatest Mysteries

“Speech” Using Only the Power of Thought May Soon Be a Reality, New Research Reveals

Psilocybin Creates a Temporary Loss of Self by Dissolving Brain Networks, New Study Finds

Sleeping While Awake? AI Helps Scientists Reveal the New Science of Micro-Sleep States

Study Finds Mindfulness Training May Induce Altered States of Consciousness

“The Future is Going to Be Weird.” Elon Musk Predicts Brain Chips Will Eventually Replace Phones

Elon Musk Announces Second Neuralink Brain Implant Scheduled for Next Week

China Aims to Set New World Standards for Brain-Machine Interfaces, Echoing Elon Musk’s Neuralink

First-Of-Its-Kind Master’s Degree in Psychedelics and Consciousness Will Analyze Link Between Science and Spirituality

Breakthrough Study Uncovers Brain Network Key to Human Consciousness

Psychedelic Therapy Breakthrough: FDA Awards First-Ever ‘Breakthrough’ Status to LSD-Based Drug for the Treatment of Anxiety

Lucid Dreaming Breakthrough Achieved as Researchers Report Successful Control of a Virtual Object While Sleeping

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

Breakthrough AI-Driven Brain Aging Insights are Helping Unlock the Mysteries of the Mind, New Research Says

Into the Dreamscape: Scientists Discover How Vivid Dreams That Inspire Feelings of Awe Spill Over into Real Life

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

The 2024 Congressional UAP Hearing

The Oceans of Mars

UFO Culture’s Dark Side: Misinformation, Manipulation, and Cults

2024 UAP Annual Report Released in Wake of Congressional Hearing Addressing Claims of U.S. Secret Programs

Mining the Deep: Deep-Sea Metals Extraction Is Driving Innovative Tech, But Poses Potential Problems Too

The Top 5 Places In Our Solar System Astrobiologists Say Aliens Would Be Hiding Their Technology

The Discovery of Life on Titan Could Reveal Clues About Early Life in the Universe