New research on brainwaves in the thalamus shows patterns distinctly linked to conscious states.

For as long as I remember, people have been arguing about whether machines could be intelligent or not. Many science fiction authors and fans — like myself — felt it was inevitable, only a matter of ...

What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling these questions in more depth about 35 years ago. Researchers have made ...