New research shows that the near-death experience may reflect changes in the same chemical system in the brain that is targeted by drugs like ketamine.
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Spiritual Science
What is spiritual science? Can science and spirituality intersect? Keep reading to learn more.
Read moreDo Animals Also Alter Their Consciousness?
Are humans the only species that get high? Science seems to say no, that some animals show evidence of getting high. Here’s a look at how dolphins may be getting intoxicated. What does this say about our search for other states of being?
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Has Science Found Consciousness?
Researchers at Harvard have discovered the neural network from which consciousness derives.
Read moreEmbracing the Mystery
A scientist reflects on facing the unknown.
Read moreDefining Consciousness
What are we talking about when we talk about consciousness? In this article, Peter Russell explores the meaning. He studied mathematics and theoretical physics at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Stephen Hawking. As his fascination with the nature of consciousness increased, Peter changed to experimental psychology and gained a first-class degree in that subject as well as a postgraduate degree in computer science.
Read moreConsciousness Research
Here’s a look at the history of the research of consciousness at the Monroe Institute.
Read moreBrain Activity and Consciousness
Can science study consciousness? A new study shows that awareness is marked by a complex pattern of brain activity.
Read moreCan Science Explain Consciousness?
Here’s another look at the intersection of science and consciousness.
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