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Taking LSD or magic mushrooms may not be the cause of schizotypal traits. Psychedelic drugs…
A team of scientists used the popular video game Minecraft to explore how humans combine…
How core-mantle differentiation influenced the distribution of volatile elements on Earth. Imagine Earth’s history as…
First wearable device to monitor health by detecting gases emitted from and absorbed through the…
RIKEN scientists have discovered how to manipulate molybdenum disulfide into acting as a superconductor, metal,…
In a dramatic leap for astrophysics, Chinese researchers have recreated a key cosmic process in…
Scientists in Germany have crafted “skyrmion bags” of light—complex vortex-like structures—on the surface of gold…
Scientists have unveiled a cutting-edge quantum microscope that allows them to observe how electrons interact…
In the United States, middle-aged adults are more likely to experience loneliness than older adults,…
When COVID-19 first emerged, the U.S., under President Donald Trump, made an urgent bet on…
A team of scientists has uncovered the remarkable potential of a human antibody, mAb 3A6,…
For decades, scientists have searched for a way to outsmart Lyme disease, a stealthy infection…
H5N1 bird flu has now crossed into U.S. dairy cattle for the first time, and…
Childhood vaccinations in the U.S. are falling fast, and the consequences could be dire. A…
A new study reveals that heart attack survivors could greatly reduce their risk of a…
Two major studies from Harvard and MIT uncover a surprising link between the immune system…
Caffeine is safe in moderate amounts, but excessive intake, especially from supplements or in children,…