Consciousness

The very act of trying to avoid a faux-pas can cause it to happen.

Scientists figure out which brain regions are targeted by anesthesia.

Scientists aim to study what really happens to the brain and consciousness when someone is on the verge of dying.

This makes us unique: I know who I am and I know that I know who I am.

Doctors propose new ways to evaluate life-or-death situations.

Virtual reality helps scientists simulate out-of-body experiences.

Like an invisible brass ring or dangling piece of bacon, subliminal rewards can drive people to work harder without them even knowing it.

In some cases, making a snap decision might have a better outcome than analyzing the situation.

Philosophers and mystics couldn't figure it out. Now even physicists are taking a shot.