Neuroscience has long worshiped the neocortex—the brain’s hub for sophisticated thought. But consciousness may originate ...

Before we can test for AI consciousness, we need to understand how consciousness actually emerges, experts say.

And now A.I. is on its way to doing something even more remarkable: becoming conscious. This will happen in the same way it became intelligent. As we interact with increasingly sophisticated A.I., we ...

Consciousness is what we are most familiar with. Feeling the sun's warmth on our face, the joy of seeing someone we love, or the thrill of being on a rollercoaster—every single experience we ever had, ...

Neuroscientist Matthew Sacchet is revealing how mastering meditation can not only enable transcendental states of bliss, but ...

Ever since we published our very first issue 123 years ago—yes, we’re old—Popular Mechanics has endeavored to help you understand all kinds of technological marvels, from the tools in your shed, to ...

Scientists call for a universal test to detect conscious awareness, saying it could revolutionize medicine, animal welfare, ...