Magic Mushrooms Show Potency Against Depression
Findings are encouraging but further evidence is needed before any clinical recommendations can be made, say experts. Psilocybin — the active ingredient in “magic” mushrooms — is a more effective ...
Exploring the Invisible Sky With IXPE’s Revolutionary X-Ray Technology
NASA’s IXPE mission entered its General Observer phase in 2024, focusing on inviting global scientific contributions to study X-ray sources. Launched in late 2021, the science activities for NASA’s IX ...
Reassessing Early Education: Startling Insights From a New Preschool Study
New review from Teachers College, Columbia University, University of Virginia, University of California-Irvine, and ...
Demystifying Vision: Optical Illusions Illuminate Neural Pathways
Optical Illusion Helps Demystify the Way Vision Works For the first time, research shows that a certain kind of visual ...
Astronomers Solve the 1936 Mystery of FU Orionis’ Dramatic Outburst
ALMA observations of FU Orionis reveal how gravitational accretion from a past gas stream causes sudden brightness in young ...
Spring Rainfall Sparks Ecological Renaissance in Doñana National Park
Heavy rains in spring 2024 brought temporary relief to Spain's drought-stricken Doñana National Park, boosting wetland ...
How Gas Stoves Are Silently Polluting Our Homes
People with gas and propane stoves breathe more unhealthy nitrogen dioxide. Households with gas or propane stoves regularly breathe unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide, a study of air pollution in U.
Klamath River Reservoirs Drained for World’s Largest Dam Removal Project
The Klamath River dam removal, spanning from 2023 to 2024, marks the largest project of its kind aimed at restoring riparian habitats by dismantling four major dams. The Klamath River in southern ...
Genetic Sleuths Discover Red Squirrels As Medieval Leprosy Carriers
Research reveals medieval English red squirrels hosted leprosy-causing bacteria, impacting our understanding of disease history and its transmission between humans and animals. Evidence from archaeolo ...
Revolutionizing Weight Loss: Scientists Uncover Winning Combination of Diet and High-Intensity Exercise
Women with obesity experienced improvements in body composition and cardiometabolic health. According to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, integrating time-restricted eating with high- ...
Quantifying the “Carbon Gap” – Unmasking the Shortfalls in Global Climate Efforts
Insufficient carbon dioxide removal efforts jeopardize meeting the Paris Agreement's climate goals, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced technologies and strategies. New research suggests that ...
Office Productivity Takes a Hit in the Afternoon, Particularly on Fridays
An innovative study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers objective insight into employee behavior and the potential benefits of flexible work arrangements. If there’s one thing most ...