We can account for the evolution of consciousness only if we crack the philosophy, as well as the physics, of the brain

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips.

Why are most planets and moons (mostly) spherical?

The Caribbean island will protect an area of ocean from commercial fishing to safeguard sperm whales.

Progress? What progress?

Can you be happy by simply accepting your fate? TikTok seems to think so

Little was known about the Shu kingdom until a farmer stumbled across a series of sacrificial pits containing otherworldly masks, sculptures and ornaments dating back more than 3,000 years.

Discovery helps reveal how a long-lost empire used multiculturalism to achieve political stability

There’s a clear disparity between having high emotional intelligence and low emotional intelligence. This gap often comes down to self-awareness. Those with low emotional intelligence can act in ways that […] More

Foreign films haven’t gotten what they deserve.

Long considered myth, freakishly large rogue waves are very real and can split apart ships and even damage oil rigs. Using 700 years' worth of wave data from more than a billion waves, scientists at the ...

When scientists examined the effect just nine groups of animals have on the climate the results were startling. So what would happen if we did more to protect them?

The importance of seeing life as it is and acknowledging progress.

Diana Cecil’s face had been overpainted to make her lips appear fuller and lower her hairline

Amaterasu particle, one of highest-energy cosmic rays ever detected, is coming from an apparently empty region of space

Nov. 26, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

The research indicates that regular caffeine users might experience diminished long-term potentiation (LTP), a crucial process for learning and memory.

Predictive processing theories are unlocking deep mysteries of the mind. Solving the hard problem of consciousness will require a multifaceted approach and an evolutionary lens.

Non-human animals are used in medical and other scientific research at academic institutions, hospitals and in industry.

Progress doesn’t just happen – it’s a result of habits that drive us to consistently move forward. The truth is, successful people aren’t just lucky. They have a set of […] More