Professor of physics Mark Alford participated in a roundtable discussion about the quantum mind and consciousness. Stuart Hameroff of the University of Arizona participated as well, arguing that perception and consciousness arise from the collapse of the wave function of quantum-entangled electrons in the brain. Alford took the other side of the debate, insisting […]
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Species Universe offers posts dealing with the fundimentals of science that inspired the idea that the Universe is a Species.
A Question of Unity?
How Materialistic Science Limits Our Understanding of Reality In an era dominated by materialistic scientific thinking, the concept of unity seems elusive. This perspective, which views all things physical as composed of distinct parts, inherently creates division. Each part is unique and relative, lacking the universal sameness required for true unity. This materialistic mindset also […]
David Attenborough’s Life in Color – Issue 107: The Edge
Yearly Jackson Wild media awards are given to exemplary storytellers in the field of science and nature. Once could consider it the science and nature Oscar. The 2021 honoree is David Attenborough, who put together a beautiful documentary series for Netflix, entitled Life in Color. The title itself suggests a strong nod to beautiful cinematography, […]
Can You Split the Mind by Splitting the Brain?
Some scientists have theorized that it is possible to have two minds by disconnecting the two cortices within the human brain. In 1981, research conducted by Sperry, a Nobel prize winner, discovered that indeed, a split brain is capable of producing two minds. However, more recent research has suggested that this theory may not […]
Meditation Training Reduces Long-Term Stress, Hair Analysis Shows
Current pandemic has renewed interest in yoga and practice of meditation. They have been shown to reduce the anxiety and help people deal with stress in more effective ways. Now, there’s a new study that adds scientific proof to these claims. Research team has taken samples of hair from people practicing meditation and, after a […]
Can 10 Minutes of Meditation Make You More Creative?
Many people are turning to the practice of meditation to improve their mental ability when it comes to creative tasks. One type of meditation is mindfulness meditation. This practice is used by top US companies to improve their employees mental states. An expert on mindfulness if Danny Penman who theorizes that meditation can boost […]
Synopsis: Far Fewer Qubits Required for “Quantum Memory” Quantum Computers
Scientists of the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission have discovered that quantum computing may require less memory than previously thought. This in turn makes quantum computers easier to make a reality for everyday people. The researchers breakthrough in quantum memory comes from the arrangement of qubits which comprise the physical memory. They focused […]
The Rise of RNA Therapeutics – Issue 107: The Edge
In the field of human gene science RNA is an emerging area of interest. Scientists have recently discovered the breadth of different types of RNA, which are made by DNA, the building blocks of our genome. Discoveries in RNA research have branched into the medical field where researchers believe they can be used for […]
A New Way to Expose a Liar and Cut Through the Cover-Up
When it comes to a person who lies, most people will continue to lie even harder to do anything they can to cover up their previous lies so that they are not exposed. When it comes to lying, people will act to maximize their own benefit, especially when they are in public. Once one […]
One Reason Why We May Have Intrusive Memories
When people have a traumatic experience they will often develop are certain reaction to the event called a peritraumatic reaction. Common reactions are dissociation and distress. Stemming from these reactions are intrusive memories, but it is often uncertain why these memories will form and when they will come back into consciousness. It is largely […]
