Pareidolia is the brain's tendency to perceive meaningful shapes in abstract patterns, such as seeing faces in the clouds.
Neurophysiologist Par Halje looks at how research into psychedelics could help us understand consciousness.
Whether or not some of the ancestors of modern humans were as brainy as believed remains a matter of contention.
Michael Raduga reportedly lost a significant amount of blood while undertaking a 10-hour procedure on his own head.
The idea of uploading someone's mind to a computer might seem like science-fiction, but what if it could be done for real ?
The children were miraculously found very much alive after a massive search effort spanning more than five weeks.
The entrepreneur's new brain-computer interface can finally begin testing on human volunteers.
The research involved rhythmically stimulating the brain with electrical currents to boost cognitive function.
The case of a Spanish soldier who survived after being shot during the civil war has intrigued experts for years.
It's an idea that has been spread around for decades - but as one scientist explains, there's nothing to actually back it up.
Researchers found signs of 'conscious-like' brain activity in patients who passed away while in a coma.
The peculiar stunt not only caused a literal cash grab among motorists, but also drained his family's entire bank account.
The grainy, black-and-white images show what appears to be a thin, cylindrical object flying over the city of Baghdad.
Most of us take it for granted that we can imagine things in our mind, but some people literally have no imagination whatsoever.
Neuroscientist Andrey Vyshedskiy takes a look at the evolutionary history of our ability to imagine things.
The patient, who hails from China, had been experiencing problems with his memory for the better part of two years.
Squirrels capable off sniffing out narcotics have been trained by police in the city of Chongqing in southwestern China.
South American social media influencer Funky Matas recently published a video showcasing the insane stunt.
The disconcerting change reflects the current situation in Ukraine and the increased risk of global annihilation.
Sergio Canavero made headline news a few years ago after planning to perform a head transplant on a disabled patient.