Where in the brain does consciousness originate ... “But with data, you make those more grounded.” What Are the Two Consciousness Theories? The contenders in this face-off are, in some ways, direct ...

As AI rapidly advances and ethical debates intensify, scientists contend that understanding consciousness has become more urgent than ever. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance ...

How consciousness arises in the brain is no clearer after two big theories go head-to-head, but the competition's design could push the field forward. “Theories are like toothbrushes,” it’s sometimes ...

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 ...

Death is the inescapable conclusion of life. But what happens after death is still a highly debated topic. Throw into the mix a heady combination of religious belief and scientific theories, and you ...

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

A new technique allows researchers to view real-time, 3-D images of a patient’s brain as the patient undergoes anesthesia from propofol, according to a report by TIME. The findings from the new ...