Articles for tag: brain

The Inner Map: How the Brain Navigates Space, Time, and Self

The Inner Map: How the Brain Navigates Space, Time, and Self

Annette Uy

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly known where you stood, even with your eyes closed? Or maybe you’ve felt time slow down during a thrilling moment, or found yourself lost in thought, wondering who you really are. These everyday miracles might seem like magic, but they are the result of a remarkable ...

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The Boltzmann Brain Hypothesis: Could the Universe Be a Cosmic Hallucination?

Annette Uy

Imagine waking up one day in a world that feels eerily familiar and yet, unsettlingly artificial. This mind-bending scenario is at the heart of the Boltzmann Brain hypothesis—a concept that challenges our foundational understanding of reality itself. The question it poses is both simple and profound: Could everything we perceive as the universe be an ...

How Scientists Brought a Pig’s Brain Back to Life Hours After Death

How Scientists Brought a Pig’s Brain Back to Life Hours After Death

Annette Uy

In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers have effectively revived a pig’s brain hours after its death. This extraordinary feat challenges long-held beliefs about the finality of brain death and opens new avenues for understanding and potentially treating various neurological conditions. Imagine a brain, silent and still for hours, suddenly showing signs of activity; it’s akin ...

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Beyond the Brain: Is Consciousness a Fundamental Force?

Jan Otte

Consciousness is central to human experience, shaping everything we perceive and understand. Yet, its nature remains one of science’s greatest mysteries. In a recent video, author and science communicator Annaka Harris explores fundamental questions about consciousness, challenging traditional assumptions and offering new ways to think about awareness and perception. This article provides an overview of ...