The universe has no brain. It has no gray matter, no nervous system, no neurons firing electrical impulses—and yet, that ...

Consciousness is fundamental; only thereafter do time, space and matter arise. This is the starting point for a new theoretical model of the nature of reality, presented by Maria Strømme, Professor of ...

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 ...

Day and night, my mind is occupied with this thought: Why am I so oblivious to my own heart's issues? From where have I come, and for what purpose? Where am I going? Will you never reveal my homeland?

Death is the inescapable conclusion of life. But what happens after death is still a highly debated topic. Throw into the mix a heady combination of religious belief and scientific theories, and you ...