An Unexpected Discovery Could Rewrite the History of Cocaine Use in Europe Tim McMillan·August 27, 2024A surprise discovery reveals cocaine may have been widely available and used in Europe, centuries earlier than previously thought.
Cocaine Addicted Mice Use Molecular Switch to Kick Habit Christopher Plain·January 5, 2022Cocaine addicted mice displayed significantly reduced reactions to the drug when researchers shrunk the amount of a certain...
High Serotonin Levels Combat Cocaine Addiction in Mice, Says New Study Happiness is...not being addicted to cocaine. Candy Chan·September 10, 2021Researchers have found that elevated serotonin levels, the hormone of happiness, can prevent cocaine addiction in mice. What does this mean for us?
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rockets Temporarily Grounded Following Landing Mishap Micah Hanks·August 29, 2024This week, an FAA decision has temporarily grounded future launches of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets following a fiery landing failure.
Researchers Uncover ‘Hidden Mechanism’ Behind Previously Unknown Human Sense Capability Micah Hanks·November 6, 2023A hidden mechanism that allows us to feel touch without direct contact with the skin has unveiled a previously unknown human sense capability.
Magic Mushrooms May Help Stop Opioid Addiction, New Research Suggests Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 22, 2022Psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, may be helpful in helping individuals overcome opioid addiction.
The Pentagon’s Secret War Against COVID 19 Micah Hanks·January 5, 2022With Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testing positive for COVID 19, we look at how the coronavirus has remained a challenge to U.S. national security.
Smoke on the International Space Station: It’s Time for an Upgrade Micah Hanks·September 10, 2021Another concerning incident earlier this week on the International Space Station points to deeper problems for future operations in orbit.
The Pentagon’s New Plans for Military Operations in the Pacific Micah Hanks·June 17, 2021The Pentagon is planning for extended military operations in the Pacific, in response to growing concerns about military threats from China.
Cartels Are Using ‘Narco-Drones’ to Smuggle Drugs Across US Border Christopher Plain·March 26, 2021Cartels are using 'narco-drones' to smuggle drugs across the border, and US officials have no idea how to stop them.