Neurobiological emergentism” explains how sentience—the subjective feeling aspects of consciousness—developed in ancient animals that evolved the first complex neural systems.

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For decades I had a two-inch stack of correspondence with Carl Rogers sitting in my file drawer,” writes Howard Kirschenbaum ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — A new study has identified a group of neurons that, when activated, can induce a hypometabolic state, akin to hibernation. The discovery could have ...

In the last year or so, several surveys have demonstrated that the public confidence in scientists in the US remains high, despite there being a partisan divide. But what about the rest of the world?

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A new book by the British cultural journalist Dorian Lynskey chronicles our centuries-old obsession with doomsday scenarios. By Jennifer Szalai Chilly thrillers, snowy fantasies and Alpine ...

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The stock market’s emotional drivers signal a major correction. Find out why we expect a significant downturn, potentially lasting until early 2026.