From Physical Emergence to Value Empathy. I. Value Anchoring Based on Physical Mechanisms. The core difference between Congzi ...

Stephen Hawking's profound insight reveals that imperfection is the universe's fundamental operating principle, not a flaw.

The human eye contains a blind spot due to the presence of the optic disc—an area at the back of the eye where the optic nerve and retinal blood enter and exit. A new study protocol explores whether ...

The loudest collision ever recorded between two black holes has allowed scientists to test Einstein’s theory of general relativity in unprecedented detail, showing that the physicist’s predictions ...

Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wrestled with my own thoughts and feelings about identity. Why am I, David, the person I am? How changeable is that? Where do those thoughts and feelings come from ...

A few years ago, I climbed over a gate and found myself gazing down at a valley. After I’d been walking for a few minutes, looking at the fields and the sky, there was a shift in my perception.

Debates over whether artificial intelligence (AI) could ever be conscious have long been dominated by comparisons with human cognition, often reducing the question to whether machines can think, feel, ...

What is the origin of consciousness? This question has perplexed scholars for centuries and has given rise to a range of theories: some claim that consciousness resides within the brain, while others ...

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...