Explorations

Breathing techniques, a timeless part of human culture, have roots in ancient civilizations such as those of India, and China. These cultures not only understood and used controlled breathing for health benefits, but also integrated it into a system of introspection, a practice that is still relevant today. In the

In 2017, researchers at Stanford University revealed how our breathing patterns influence brain regions involved in attention, memory, and emotion. This groundbreaking study uncovered intricate cellular and molecular connections, highlighting the profound impact of breathing on our mental states. One of the findings was that breathing through the nose, as

Synesthesia is a condition where one sense automatically triggers another. People with synesthesia might see colors when they hear music, taste flavors when they read certain words, or associate colors with specific numbers or letters. These sensory experiences are involuntary and consistent, meaning the same sound or word always produces

Introduction: The honest answer is I don't know, and nobody else does either. We have learned a lot about the brain in the last half-century, but nobody can explain how first-person subjective experience, or what we commonly call consciousness, is generated in the brain. We also do not

When we ponder our existence—whether as individuals, artists, philosophers, or scientists—all questions ultimately boil down to three foundational mysteries: the origins of the universe, life, and consciousness. Consider the pivotal role of consciousness: The very observer who is comprehending everything is not just a passive participant, but an

Have you ever wondered why we forget the mundane details of our daily lives, yet some memories stick with us vividly? What if forgetting isn't a bug in our system, but a feature? Why It Matters: Our understanding of memory remains limited, yet it's increasingly evident