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Category : Research
DMT Psychedelic Shows Promise for Depression Treatment
A clinical trial reveals that a single dose of DMT, combined with psychotherapy, leads to rapid and lasting improvements in treatment-resistant depression, with effects enduring for months.
Chernobyl Workers' Children Inherit Genetic Mutations
A groundbreaking study reveals that children of Chernobyl cleanup workers have increased DNA mutations due to parental radiation exposure, though disease risk remains low.
Inception-Style Dream Hacking Breakthrough Achieved by Scientists
Researchers at Northwestern University have demonstrated a method to gently steer dream content, significantly enhancing creative problem-solving abilities during sleep.
UK Physics Cuts Endanger Britain's Role at CERN
Funding reductions in UK physics research jeopardise the nation's participation in CERN, risking scientific innovation and global influence.
Scientist Gives Self Brain Damage Testing Havana Syndrome Weapon
A Norwegian scientist built a microwave pulse device to disprove Havana Syndrome, but ended up with brain damage, prompting US officials to investigate and fueling theories about energy weapons.
Ancient Beeswax Lamps Solve Copper Age Mystery
Archaeologists have finally determined the purpose of enigmatic cone-shaped vessels from the Copper Age, identifying them as beeswax lamps used in ancient community vigils.
Pollan's 'A World Appears' Challenges Consciousness Theories
Michael Pollan's new book delves into consciousness, critiquing machine-based metaphors and exploring plant sentience, AI, and human emotion in a mind-expanding investigation.
Sir Nick White, Malaria Pioneer, Dies at 73
Sir Nick White, a leading figure in malaria research and treatment, has passed away at 73. His work saved millions of lives globally through groundbreaking clinical trials.
Are Humans Hard-Wired for Infidelity? Evolutionary Science
Evolutionary biology reveals humans have dual drives for romantic bonds and sexual novelty, with genetics playing a role in infidelity predispositions.
Parents Freeze Toddler's Brain for Future Revival Hope
After their two-year-old daughter succumbed to a rare brain cancer, her parents preserved her brain through cryonics, aiming for a second chance at life through future scientific advances.
Three-Question IQ Test Reveals Your Intelligence Level
The Cognitive Reflection Test, a three-question IQ assessment, determines if you can outthink 80% of the population. Recent viral TikTok videos have sparked global debate about these deceptively simple questions.
Dart Frog Toxin Linked to Navalny Death, Scientists Detail
Scientists clarify the properties of dart frog toxin, reportedly used in Alexei Navalny's death, explaining its potency and historical use in poisonings.
Consciousness Persists Beyond Death, Study Claims
A groundbreaking review suggests consciousness can continue after brain activity ceases, redefining death as a 'negotiable condition' rather than an instantaneous event.
45-Minute Love Formula: 36 Questions for Deep Bonds
Scientists reveal how 36 questions in 45 minutes can fast-track emotional closeness, based on psychological research from the 1990s. Learn the secrets behind this 'fast friends procedure'.
Man Spends 93 Days Underwater, Becomes 10 Years Younger
Joseph Dituri, a retired US naval officer, emerged from a 93-day stay in a pressurised Atlantic pod with telomeres 20% longer and dramatically improved health markers.
Psychology of Kissing: Fantasy and Emotion Trump Technique
New research from Abertay University shows that thoughts, fantasies, and emotional context are more crucial than physical technique in determining kissing quality, with implications for couples therapy.
Psychology of a 'Good Kiss' Revealed by Scientists
New research from Abertay University shows kissing is shaped by thoughts, fantasies and emotional context, not just physical sensation, with implications for couples therapy.
Britain's 'Oldest Northerner' Identified as 3-Year-Old Girl
A groundbreaking study uncovers that 11,000-year-old remains in Cumbria belong to a young girl, dubbed 'Ossick Lass,' marking the oldest human discovery in Northern England.
Common Drug May Prevent Alzheimer's If Taken Decades Early
A Northwestern Medicine study finds levetiracetam, a common seizure medication, could prevent Alzheimer's by stopping toxic protein buildup, but it may need to be taken up to 20 years before symptoms appear.
Brain Stimulation Reduces Selfishness, Boosts Altruism
Scientists have discovered that applying targeted electrical currents to specific brain regions can temporarily make people less selfish and more likely to share money with others, revealing hardwired altruistic circuits.
Brain Cells Key to Endurance Gains, Study Finds
New research reveals that specific neurons in the brain's hypothalamus are crucial for improving exercise endurance and post-workout recovery in mice.
Complex Science of Ice Skating: Beyond Pressure
Ice skating's science involves pressure, frictional heating, and a quasi-liquid layer on ice, explaining why narrow blades glide. Historical bone skates date back to 1173 London.
Smart Underwear Tracks Fart Frequency for Health Insights
Scientists have developed innovative smart underwear that monitors flatulence, revealing healthy adults fart far more frequently than previously thought. The device could transform research into digestive conditions like IBS.
New Gut-Based Weight Loss Pill Blocks Fat Absorption
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have created a novel oral compound that reduces dietary fat absorption in the intestines without affecting appetite or brain chemistry, offering an alternative to injectable weight loss drugs.
Key Gene Driving Melanoma Spread and Immune Evasion Found
A groundbreaking study reveals the HOXD13 gene enables melanoma to grow and evade immune attacks, offering hope for new treatments to save thousands of lives annually.
Ancient Chinese Herb He Shou Wu Offers Hope for Hair Loss
Scientific review reveals He Shou Wu, a traditional Chinese herb used for centuries, may combat pattern baldness by targeting multiple biological causes simultaneously, offering potential for actual hair regrowth.
Creatine Supplement Backed as Alzheimer's Treatment Breakthrough
Creatine, a popular gym supplement, shows promise in Alzheimer's treatment, with a pilot study revealing cognitive improvements and expert backing on a major podcast.
E.coli Toxin May Drive Bowel Cancer Rise in Young People
Scientists warn a common food poisoning bacteria producing colibactin toxin could explain the surge in colorectal cancers among under-50s, following actor James Van Der Beek's death.
Scientists Debunk Himalayan 'Overdue Earthquake' Theory
A groundbreaking study analyzing 6,000 years of Himalayan earthquake data finds major quakes are unpredictable, challenging the myth of an 'overdue' massive seismic event in the region.
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