As a Native American with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Leslie Gray has made the journey from scientific methodology back to the healing ways of her indigenous ancestors, and calls herself a “bridge” between those perspectives.
Read morePsychic Abilities as Discussed by a Physicist
Russell Targ is a physicist who spent several decades working in a US government program exploring "remote viewing" - an apparent anomalous extended characteristic of the mind. Targ is convinced the effect is real.
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.
Read moreWhen Science Meets Consciousness
In the new book Thus Spoke the Plant, by evolutionary ecologist Monica Gagliano, she suggests plants might possess intelligence, memory and learning, although the mechanisms at play may be fundamentally different from those of humans and animals.
Read moreTED Talk on Your Brain Hallucinates Your Reality
According to neuroscientist Anil Seth, we're all hallucinating all the time; when we agree about our hallucinations, we call it "reality."
Read moreTED Talk on Psychedelics and Psychotherapy
Could psychedelics help us heal from trauma and mental illnesses? Researcher Rick Doblin has spent the past three decades investigating this question, and the results are promising. In this fascinating dive into the science of psychedelics, he explains how drugs like LSD, psilocybin and MDMA affect your brain -- and shows how, when paired with psychotherapy, they could change the way we treat PTSD, depression, substance abuse and more.
Read moreAyahuasca and Depression
This study from Brazil shows that ayahuasca may ease severe depression.
Read moreHistory of Cannabis
The oldest evidence of cannabis smoking has been found in an ancient Chinese cemetery. Charred residue in 3,000-year-old samples are the earliest sign of cannabis smoking.
Read moreMicrodosing LSD, Risks and Benefits
The first controlled study of LSD microdosing finds some benefits, and some downsides. Keep reading to learn more.
Read moreLegalizing Psychedelic Mushrooms
Michael Pollan takes a look at the pros and cons of legalizing psychedelic mushrooms, and the potential benefits and risks of taking them.
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