Direct brain recordings reveal that the thalamus, especially its intralaminar and medial nuclei, actively shapes conscious ...

Mind blanking is real, and it's not just zoning out. Neuroscientists have identified it as a distinct mental state where the ...

After analyzing many previous studies on lucid dreaming, researchers have defined it as a state that differs significantly ...

Scientists explore research which reveals mind blanking and is associated with distinct changes in brain function.

As AI continues to advance, the lines between statistical simulation and synthetic cognition will blur even further.

REM sleep goes even deeper into brain recovery, dreaming and processing memories and emotions. This is the sleep stage in which your eyes move rapidly. If you've ever caught your dog or cat in a REM ...