Do Psychedelic Drug Therapies Actually Require Getting High?
Researchers can't yet untangle how exactly substances like MDMA and psilocybin affect the brain, and some are working to take the tripping out of treatment. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Rare Middle Jurassic Pterosaur Found Perfectly Preserved in Scotland
New discovery lends important insight into the evolution of these giant flying reptiles. ...read more
The Planet-wide Problem That Is Solar Geoengineering
Can the worst effects of climate change be avoided by another form of climate change? ...read more
The Mediterranean Plains Where Neanderthals and Modern Humans Came Together
Archeological evidence in the Lavant region of the Middle East points to a past where Neanderthals and Homo sapiens co-existed, and likely interbred early in our origin story. ...read more
AI Machines Have Beaten Moore’s Law Over The Last Decade, Say Computer Scientists
Computational performance has followed Moore's Law since the dawn of the computer age. Not any more. ...read more
Understanding the Psychology of Catfishing
More people than ever are falling prey to online romance scams. Why do they take the bait? ...read more
The Antarctic Ice Sheet Formed By Ideal Coincidence
Tectonic shifts and a drop in atmospheric carbon dioxide allowed the development of the mighty ice sheet, the fate of which now hangs in the balance. ...read more
The Science Behind Dog DNA Tests
The popular mail-in kits have arrived thanks to a sweeping research project that maps the canine genome, similar to efforts with human genetics. ...read more
No Relief in Sight from Southwest’s Megadrought, the Worst in 1,200 Years
Hopes are fading for any short-term relief, and long-term prospects will likely worsen with continued warming. ...read more
Can We Move Beyond Food?
Some powders and drinks boast all of the necessary nutrients a body needs — no grocery trips required. But it isn't clear how drinking our meals might affect our health. ...read more