Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states: A pharmacologist explains the controversy

Kratom products are sold online and at smoke shops and gas stations, like this one in Lone Tree, Colo. Amanda Mascarelli The herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of…

Menlo Secure Cloud Browser Enables a Safer Workspace

A new cloud security option lets businesses plug in better digital safeguards without leaving existing web browsers behind. Browser security firm Menlo Security on Tuesday announced a novel approach to…

Fasting-like diet lowers risk factors for disease, reduces biological age in humans: Study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat in humans, resulting in…

Singapore Airshow features aerial displays and the international debut of China’s C919

South Korean Air Force’s Black Eagles aerobatic team performs during the first day of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Vincent Thian The Singapore Airshow—Asia’s…

Study reveals oldest and longest example of Vasconic script

A new study of the 2100-year-old Hand of Irulegi has revealed the oldest and longest example of Vasconic script. The Hand of Irulegi was discovered in 2021 during excavations of…

Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, and Mental Health

Summary: A new study highlights the critical link between sleep, circadian rhythms, and psychiatric disorders, suggesting that disturbances in sleep and internal body clocks can trigger or exacerbate mental health…

Dopamine’s Role in Movement Explored

Summary: A new study explains how dopamine influences movement sequences, offering hope for Parkinson’s disease (PD) therapies. Researchers observed that dopamine not only motivates movement but also controls the length…

Remission of Cushing’s disease associated with higher risk of developing autoimmune disease

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study of more than 250 persons undergoing surgical therapy for Cushing’s disease (CD) or nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) found that patients who achieved remission of…

Quantum dark states lead to an advantage in noise reduction

Multilevel atoms on a superradiance potential “rollercoaster” inside an optical cavity. The system can be tuned to generate squeezing in a dark state where it will be immune to superradiance.…

A light source device to address the current data explosion

ETRI Develops Revolutionary Light Source Device to Address Data Explosion_1. Credit: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI) ETRI’s researchers have pioneered the development of light source devices that can be utilized…