So firstly, what is consciousness? Well, the scientific definition varies as we're about to find out. Yes, but in a basic sense, consciousness is everything a person experiences - your awareness of your thoughts, feelings, sensations, memories - but where does this happen in the brain? Well, scientists haven't yet agreed on an explanation, but recently, two leading but very different theories were put to the test in a large research project. The seven-year study was published in the journal Nature. Let's have our first headline. This one is from Scientific American. Two theories face off to explain the origins of consciousness. That headline again from Scientific American.
Two theories face off to explain the origins of consciousness. Two theories face off - that's an interesting phrasal verb. What does it mean if two sides face off? Is it friendly or are they about to fight?
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