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·June 5, 2018·3 min read

Psychedelic Drug Use Associated with Reduced Partner Violence in Men

Men who have prior experience with psychedelic drugs have a reduced likelihood of engaging in violence against their partner, a new study reports.

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·May 15, 2018·4 min read

Why We Need to Figure Out a Theory of Consciousness

A new article looks at theories of consciousness and novel research aimed at providing a better understanding of the roots of consciousness.

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·May 11, 2018·4 min read

Do We Subconsciously Judge Face Likeness?

A new study sheds light on the mechanisms behind how humans recognize and distinguish between two types of visual information. The study provides insight into the level of visual processing where pareidolia, the human ability to see faces in inanimate objects, occurs.

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·May 5, 2018·5 min read

Neuroscience is Advancing, So How Far Off Are We From a Successful Head Transplant?

With the first head transplant scheduled for 2018, many neuroscientists are skeptical the procedure will be a success. A new article questions if scientists, and the general population, will be ready for the procedure. What does it mean for the future of mankind?

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·March 30, 2018·5 min read

Slow and Steady Waves Keep Brain Humming

Researchers reveal ultra slow waves of brain activity are linked directly to our state of consciousness.

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·March 17, 2018·5 min read

How to Build a Computer With Free Will

A new article considers if it will be possible for artificial intelligence to mimic free will.

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·February 28, 2018·8 min read

What Happens in the Brain During Unconsciousness?

Researchers investigate how brain networks fragment while under a variety of unconscious states.

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·February 14, 2018·5 min read

Brain Imaging Helps Redefine Intelligence

Neuroimaging technology has allowed researchers to measure brain entropy. Researchers report greater entropy is linked to more versatile information processing.

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·January 15, 2018·8 min read

Can Psychedelic Drugs ‘Reconnect’ Depressed Patients with Their Emotions?

Two new studies consider the potential of using psychedelics to help treat depression. Imperial College London researchers report psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, can help to relieve symptoms of depression without the dulling of emotions associated with SSRIs. The researchers note the psychedelic experience could help to maintain long term mental health for those with treatment resistant depression.

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·January 3, 2018·5 min read

Will Artificial Intelligence Become Conscious?

Researchers consider if artificial intelligence will ever become conscious and what that means for humans.

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·December 1, 2017·4 min read

Brain Still ‘Connected’ During Non-REM Sleep

Contrary to a popular theory, researchers discover the brain remains connected during non-REM sleep. The study reports not all forms of communication within the cerebral cortex are disrupted during this sleep phase.

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·November 22, 2017·4 min read

What if Consciousness is Not What Drives the Human Mind?

Researchers provide new insight into human consciousness, reporting we don't consciously choose our feelings or thoughts; we simply become aware of them.