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Consciousness, Chemically-Altered
In his new book, “How to Change Your Mind,” Michael Pollan writes about a new revolution in the scientific study of psychedelic drugs.
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The Mysteries Of Memory, A New Blue Dot, And A Robotic Fly
A surprising study suggesting that RNA could play a role in a snail’s memory leads this week’s news roundup.
Michael Pollan On The “Psychedelic Renaissance”
The story of how psychedelics are being used to treat depression, addiction, and even fear of death.
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Consciousness At The Center Of ‘Westworld’s’ Maze
We’re a long way from human-mimicking AI. But can artificial intelligence ever truly achieve human levels of consciousness?
Seven Questions About How Your Dog’s Brain Works
You asked your canine cognition curiosities and a neuroscientist answered.
Reading A Dog’s Mind
How can you get a glimpse into a dog’s mind? Start with an MRI machine.
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What Does Your Dog Really Think About You?
A neuroscientist trains dogs to sit in fMRI scanners to figure out how our prized pets make sense of the world.
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Neolithic People Performed Brain Surgery On Cows
Plus, evidence for 19th-century abortion views and California weather that will make your head spin.
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These Eyebrows Speak Volumes
New research suggests our brows evolved to be something other than looking fierce.
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Do Our Brains Keep Growing As We Age?
More research finds evidence of new cell growth in aging brains. So why do our minds slow down as we get older?