Magic Mushrooms May Help Stop Opioid Addiction, New Research Suggests
Psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, may be helpful in helping individuals overcome opioid addiction.
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Corporate Secrets and Competition at CERN: How Knowledge Leaks Happen
Competition is a normal occurrence within most workplaces. Whether employees are competing over sales, office supplies, or potential...
Electric Cars May Be Able to Power Your Home, But Not Yet
Electric cars are becoming more popular, but they're not yet able to power your home... and science gives us the reason why.
Go Big Brained or Go Home: The Secret to Parrots’ Long Lives in Brain Size
New research suggests that a parrot's large brain size may also help researchers explain their lengthy lifespan.
Worth a Shot: Jose Cuervo Tequila is Coming to the Metaverse
Jose Cuervo, a big name in tequila, has announced a metaverse distillery, the first of its kind, launching in the summer.
Natal Attractions: Unlocking the Psychology of Pregnancy Cravings
New research from the University of Barcelona sheds light on the psychology of pregnancy cravings.
You Literally Are What You Eat, According to New Research
Research from Texas A&M University reveals a link between the gut microbiome and an individual's moods.
Filtered Faces: How the Selfie is Driving Up Requests for Plastic Surgery
New research suggests that individuals using a selfie to distort how they look can drive them to want plastic surgery.
Good News for Avocado Lovers: New Research links Avocados to a Lower Risk of Heart Disease
New research suggests that a higher serving of avocados could significantly lower your risk of heart disease.
Public Perception Around GMOs is Becoming More Positive, New Study Says
A new study on GMO foods shows that the general public is becoming more positive toward the science behind their production.
Could CBD Be A Safer Alternative to Opioids?
New research suggests that CBD compounds may be better painkillers than common varieties, and with fewer negative side effects.
Newly Discovered Martian Ice Craters Reveal More History of the Planet
Researchers from the American Geophysical Union look into newly discovered ice caps on Mars to learn more about the planet's beginnings.
A New Smart Material Inspired by Squid Skin Could Keep Your Coffee Warm
Researchers at UC Irvine have developed a new smart material for heat insulation that was inspired by squid skin.
CRISPR Gene-Editing Technology Could Create Hypoallergenic Cats and Designer Dogs
Scientists at the company InBio are using CRISPR gene-editing to try and create the world's first hypoallergenic cat.
Air Pollution Increases Your Risk of a Stroke, New Study Says
A new study reveals a significant link between those who live with higher levels of air pollution having a higher probability of a stroke.
Our Next Pain Killers Could Come from Cone Snails
New research suggests a unique protein found within cone snails could be helpful in producing pain relievers.
Telescopes are Producing a Significant Amount of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A recent study by astronomers shows how telescopes and their corresponding observatories emit significant amounts of greenhouse gas.
Windy Weather Brings Social Media Users Together: A New Tornado Warning System
As experts predict more extreme weather due to climate change, social media is proving to be an effective warning system.
Booze, Boobs, and the Psychology of Sexual Coercion in Alcohol Advertisements
Research shows that individuals embracing gender stereotypes are more likely to perform sexual coercion after suggestive advertisements.
Could Science Read Someone’s Imagination?
Researchers at Osaka University recently worked on trying to read someone's imagination, by analyzing brain waves.
LSD or Magic Mushrooms? They Actually Might be Almost the Same
Scientists just used language programming to analyze the verbal and written accounts of people who took LSD and magic mushrooms.
Microsoft’s Azure Quantum Breakthrough Helps Make Quantum Computers a Reality
Microsoft's Azure Quantum program has found a new way to synthesize quantum computers, making them more of a reality in our future.
New Research Shows that Spider Silk can Help Create an Effective Cancer Treatment
A team of researchers has found a way to stabilize an important protein used in cancer treatment... using spider silk.
Scientists Are Working to Map Psychedelic Use in the Brain
Humans have a long, rich history involving the use of psychedelics. Because of this, not all of the different...
Could A.I. Make COVID-19 Testing Easier?
An AI model developed by West Virginia University looks at demographic areas to determine areas in need of COVID-19 testing.
Could An App Lower Your Risk of a Heart Attack?
A new app developed by the Scripps Research Institute can help calculate how likely someone is to have coronary artery disease.
Being Read on Reddit: How an AI Model can Predict a User’s Mental Health
Researchers with Dartmouth College are using AI algorithms on Reddit to try and diagnose if users have mental disorders.
Resurrected Rats: Creating Hybrid Species that were Previously Extinct
Researchers are now working to resurrect the extinct Christmas Island rat species with the help of what are called hybrid mechanisms.
Will AI Become Part of Our Future Legal System?
India is one of the first countries looking into whether AI can help make their legal system more efficient.
The Strange Truth Behind the Toad Lickers
Secretions from the Bufo Alvarius toad reveal a new psychedelic that may become the next fad drug for the rich and famous.
A New DNA Test is a “Skeleton Key” for Hard-to-Diagnose Genetic Diseases
Using a technique called nanopore sequencing, researchers can use this new type of DNA test to look for hard-to-diagnose genetic diseases.
Could Cow Milk Proteins Offer a New Way to Fight COVID-19?
New research suggests that cow milk proteins could boost the body's immune system, helping to fight against the coronavirus.
Technology of the Future Could Turn Radio Waves into Electricity
A new invention uses radio waves to harvest electricity, an innovation that could potentially make waves within the energy industry.
Metaverse Mammoths: How Museums and VR are Working Together to Make Learning More COVID-19 Friendly
The combination of museums and VR is helping to create new exhibits that are both immersive, and more COVID-19 friendly.
Drinking Too Much Alcohol Ages Your Brain, New Research Says
A new study reveals a dramatic shift in how alcohol and the brain interact, showing faster brain aging with more alcohol use.
It’s All in Your Head…Phones: New Research into Earbuds and the Art of Persuasion
New research suggests that headphone use changes the listening experience, as well as how persuasive a voice sounds to us.
Planetary Storm Chasers: New Findings About Venus’ Wind Speeds
New findings about Venus' wind speeds provide valuable insights about the atmosphere and origins of the planet.
The Sound and the Injury: A New Way to Grow Bones
Recent research at RMIT University has shown that bone growth can be induced using stem cells and sound as a trigger.
A Bug’s Life: Ticks Now Live for Up To 27 Years
New research in entomology shows that ticks now live for 27 years, not needing food and even reproducing later in life.
Machine Learning is Helping to Crack the Code of Intelligence Documents
A new AI program uses machine learning to decrypt intelligence documents in a variety of different foreign languages.
New Research Suggests the Cure for Depression Could All Be in Your Head
The placebo effect overlaps with other brain functions that activate with treatments for depression, suggesting a brain could heal itself.
What is Eco-Anxiety, and Do I Already Have It?
Eco-anxiety, or the stress due to climate change, will no doubt continue to rise as global warming gets worse.
NACHO Average Space Tool, Meet NASA’s New Imager
NASA's new NACHOS imager will be able to detect volcanic activity and air quality had higher sensitivity levels than previously.
Up in Smoke: Men May Have Worse Effects to Vaping than Women
New research from Ohio State University suggests that men have more heart problems due to vaping than women.
Could AI Have a Fashion Sense?
New research shows that AI can create underground maps of a city based on the unique qualities in a person's fashion sense.
If You’re Impatient or Take More Risks, You’re More Likely to Become a Criminal
New research in criminal psychology reveals that people with character traits of impatience and risk-taking are more likely to commit crimes.
Could Brain Implants Offer a Cure for Blindness?
A new study suggests that brain implants may be the next step in curing blindness, which affects thousands of individuals.
Can AI’s Machine Learning Process Actually be Unbiased?
AI's machine learning process has shown biases due to faulty training data. New research from MIT suggests these biases can be overcome.
Science Suggests a Solution to the Mystery of Schizophrenia
New research has found a possible protein that could cause schizophrenia, giving hope for effective schizophrenia treatment options.
The More Weed, the More Likely You’ll Bleed
Research from the Ottawa Hospital shows a significant rise in emergency hospital visits, implying a change for the cannabis retail market.