Consciousness is central to human experience, shaping everything we perceive and understand. Yet, its nature remains one of ...

Humans possess unique self-awareness, experiencing emotions and consciousness that science struggles to fully understand, ...

Scientists have discovered a hidden sign of consciousness in comatose patients that shows they can hear and understand the world around them. The study found bursts of organized, fast frequencies ...

Consciousness, like all biological phenomena, exists within an evolutionary context. Thus, understanding how the CNS developed could shed light on the nature of consciousness. Although scientists have ...

New research from Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian may soon help physicians identify unresponsive brain-injury patients with hidden consciousness who are likely to achieve long-term ...