Studying our dreams could be a key window into learning more about consciousness, the authors conclude, since it would avoid a lot of the external variables that muck up other consciousness ...

A recent study suggests that some form of conscious experience may be present by the time a baby is born—and perhaps even in ...

“It is widely believed that consciousness requires a thalamocortical structure, and this system develops at around 26 weeks of pregnancy, so it is unlikely that consciousness is present before that ...

“These insights not only deepen our understanding of the mechanisms behind dreaming but also have implications for exploring dreams' role in mental health and in the study of human consciousness.” ...

“Conversely, a riveting conjecture exists that dreams might also function as conduits to alternative dimensions or elevated states of consciousness, suggesting a more profound and expansive role ...

A curious attitude, mind wandering, age, and the changing of the seasons are some of the factors that influence the ability ...