New work explores why consciousness evolved and what observing birds can teach us about its biological purpose.

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The question of consciousness has puzzled scientists for decades, but new research suggests the answer lies not in what consciousness is, but rather in what purpose it serves. According to Professors ...

Birds possess key neural and behavioral markers suggesting consciousness is more widespread in animals than previously assumed.