Consciousness could be a fundamental part of reality, like gravity or matter, according to this controversial theory.

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

The evolution of humans on Earth may not be entirely exceptional. That is because intelligent life is likely to form if ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Sun's distance from Earth allows it to be habitable for life. DrPixel/Moment via Getty Images A popular model of evolution ...

A group of scientists has just proposed a brand new equation aiming to figure out the probability of intelligent life occurring in our universe. The equation is structured around two basic ideas: star ...

When scientists describe “Earth-like” planets, the phrase often brings to mind worlds scattered across the galaxy, quietly waiting to host oceans, forests, and perhaps civilizations. A recent ...

Physicists have long grappled with the question of why the universe was able to support the evolution of intelligent life. The values of the many forces and particles, represented by some 30 so-called ...

For decades, many scientists have relied on the "hard steps" model to suggest that intelligent life is rare — the improbable result of a series of unlikely evolutionary leaps. But new research by ...

The human brain is a marvel of neurons firing electrical impulses through complex networks of neural pathways. It can also be notoriously slow when it comes to figuring out new solutions for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I explore a fascinating proposition about ...