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New Research Shows Consciousness Connects to the Universe

popularmechanics.com • Neuroscience • World

New research suggests that quantum processes within brain microtubules may be the physical basis of consciousness, potentially connecting our awareness to the broader universe.

Near-death experiences suggest that our consciousness may not die when our bodies do - The Globe and Mail

theglobeandmail.com • Neuroscience • World

Near-death experiences (NDEs), documented for centuries and across cultures, challenge conventional understanding of consciousness and death, prompting debate about whether consciousness survives the cessation of brain function.

Unos cientĂ­ficos producen el mapa mĂĄs grande de un cerebro a la fecha - The New York Times

nytimes.com • Neuroscience • World

Scientists have created the largest-ever map of a brain, a cubic millimeter of a mouse brain, using 1.6 petabytes of data, representing a significant advancement in neuroscience.

Lifting the Veil on Near-Death Experiences | Scientific American

scientificamerican.com • Neuroscience • World

Scientific American explores near-death experiences (NDEs), examining the neurological mechanisms behind them and their implications for consciousness and the nature of death.

Neurogames podem ajudar idosos com declĂ­nio cognitivo leve a manter autonomia no dia a dia; entenda - EstadĂŁo

estadao.com.br • Neuroscience • Brazil

A Brazilian study found that neurogames significantly improved the functional capacity and learning of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment.

World’s most detailed brain map constructed from speck of mouse tissue | CNN

cnn.com • Neuroscience • World

Scientists have created the world's most detailed 3D map of a mouse brain, revealing 84,000 neurons and over 500 million synapses, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of brain disorders.

Brain Lateralization | Definition & Function - Lesson | Study.com

study.com • Neuroscience • World

This article explores the concept of brain lateralization, examining the theory that specific brain regions control different functions and challenging the oversimplified notion of hemispheric dominance.

The Underground World of “Neuroenhancing” Drugs | The New Yorker

newyorker.com • Neuroscience • World

This New Yorker article explores the burgeoning market for neuroenhancing drugs, focusing on the experiences of individuals using these drugs for competitive advantage and the ethical questions they raise.

Nazareth Castellanos, neurocientĂ­fica: ÂŤUna de las frases que mĂĄs daĂąo ha hecho a la sociedad es: 'Si quieres, puedes'Âť

abc.es • Neuroscience • World

Neuroscientist Nazareth Castellanos discusses the importance of self-awareness, intention, and will in shaping one's life and challenges the often-harmful notion that 'if you want to, you can'.

Hirnforschung: Endlich so arbeiten, wie der Kopf es braucht | ZEIT ONLINE

zeit.de • Neuroscience • World

Neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius advocates for brain-friendly work strategies to enhance productivity and overcome self-sabotaging habits.

Why Deep Sleep and REM Sleep Are Crucial for Brain Health - The New York Times

nytimes.com • Neuroscience • World

Sufficient deep and REM sleep are crucial for brain health, playing vital roles in memory consolidation, waste removal, and emotional processing, potentially reducing dementia risk.

A Different Way to Think About Dementia - The Atlantic

theatlantic.com • Neuroscience • Colombia

Jennie Erin Smith's book, "Valley of Forgetting," chronicles the experiences of families in rural Colombia grappling with a rare genetic mutation causing early-onset Alzheimer's, offering a poignant exploration of memory, familial relationships, and the shifting perceptions of dementia.

Neurowissenschaft: KI entdeckt lokale Feldpotenziale im Gehirn - Spektrum der Wissenschaft

spektrum.de • Neuroscience • Germany

Using AI, researchers discovered that local field potentials in the brain reveal how it processes information and anticipates future events, even during periods of rest.

Bitter argument breaks out over controversial theory of consciousness | New Scientist

newscientist.com • Neuroscience • World

A heated debate is erupting within the scientific community regarding Integrated Information Theory (IIT), a prominent theory attempting to explain the origins of consciousness.

The science of lucid dreams — and how to have them - The Washington Post

washingtonpost.com • Neuroscience • World

This article explores the science behind lucid dreaming, explaining how it works, its potential benefits, and techniques to induce them.

The Vegetative Patients Who Are Still Aware - The Atlantic

theatlantic.com • Neuroscience • World

A man left in a vegetative state after a car accident decades ago is found to still possess awareness, highlighting advancements in understanding consciousness and raising ethical questions about care for such patients.

Leor Zmigrod im Gespräch: Wie sich Links- und Rechtsextremismus ähneln

nzz.ch • Neuroscience • World

A Cambridge neurologist explores the biological roots of extreme ideologies, finding similarities between left- and right-wing extremism and emphasizing the role of cognitive flexibility.