Chimpanzees display remarkable traits in recognizing social cues and nonverbal communication. Yet human cognition, encompassing language, memory, and higher reasoning, stands in a league of its own—raising bold philosophical questions about intelligence, identity, and even the existence of God.

Scientists in Vevey, Switzerland, are nurturing human mini-brains in nutrient-rich fluid, exploring a frontier called “wetware.” By blending biology with technology, they aim to uncover how organoid intelligence might change the landscape of artificial intelligence.

Imagine harnessing the benefits of dreaming without closing your eyes. Scientists now suggest that certain psychedelics could make this a reality.