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Radiation storms could threaten humans on Mars
The weather on Mars is not a welcoming factor for future expeditions. Yes, it’s a harsh, chilly, foreboding planet. The place is no paradise. To make matters worse on Mars,…
Could psychedelic-assisted therapy change addiction treatment?
Redwoods. Credit: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (2024). DOI: 10.15288/jsad.24-00208 After years of being seen as dangerous “party drugs,” psychedelic substances are receiving renewed attention as therapies for…
Sexual sensation: How the brain manages sensuality
Sexual sensation is absolutely central to both our shared human experience and our individual quirks and kinks. It’s exactly the sort of topic that has traditionally had lots of behavioural…
Melting snow unlocks archaeological treasures in Norway
The Møre and Romsdal County Municipality in western Norway has issued a warning of melting snow exposing objects of archaeological interest. In a recent press statement, local authorities are asking…
The moon was once covered by an ocean of molten rock, data from India’s space mission suggests
The similarity in composition of new and old lunar samples suggests a magma ocean covered the moon early in its history. Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Data from India’s recent…
How Logical Thinking and Empathy Define Wisdom
Summary: A new study reveals that people across 12 countries and five continents perceive wisdom through two key dimensions: reflective orientation and socio-emotional awareness. Reflective orientation includes logical thinking and…
Researchers to test new approach for detecting cannabis in breath
An illustration showing a researcher analyzing breath samples in the lab. Credit: NIST With cannabis now outpacing alcohol as Americans’ daily drug of choice, there is a critical need for…
Scientists use attosecond X-ray pulses to shed new light on the photoelectric effect
Experimental schematic. Credit: Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07771-9 They then used a separate laser pulse, which kicked the electrons in a slightly different direction depending on the time they were emitted,…
The benefits of mother’s milk
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It’s been called “an ancient art and a modern miracle” for good reason. Feeding a newborn with mother’s milk has been around for a long, long…
