Brain dreams and processes words during anesthesia Brain dreams and processes words during anesthesia All in all, the findings indicate that consciousness is not necessarily fully lost during anesthesia, even though the person is no longer reacting to their environment…. Read More ›
Consciousness
Study finds our thoughts are susceptible to external influence — even against our will
Public Release: 3-Feb-2015 San Francisco State University For a recent San Francisco State University study, participants were asked to look at a commonplace image but avoid thinking of the word that corresponds with the image or how many letters are… Read More ›
Scientists find that individuals in vegetative states can learn
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Genevieve Maul Genevieve.maul@admin.cam.ac.uk 44-012-237-65542 University of Cambridge Research gives insight into possible rehabilitation of some patients Scientists have found that some individuals in the vegetative and minimally conscious states, despite lacking the means of… Read More ›
Science warns that your voting choices may be completely irrational
By David Ferguson Wednesday, September 26, 2012 13:47 EDT Topics: Leonard Mlodinow ♦ Scientific American Are you voting for the more attractive candidate to represent your district in Congress? Are you backing Barack Obama for president because you prefer the… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 