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How Psilocybin Lifts Mood Without the Hallucinogenic Trip
Summary: Researchers have uncovered two key brain mechanisms—specific neurons and a serotonin receptor—that help explain how psilocybin produces long-lasting antidepressant effects. Their study identified pyramidal tract neurons in the medial…
Single-atom catalysts transform hydrogenation, improving food and fuel production
Palladium single-atom catalyst. Credit: Zhenxing Feng, Oregon State University A chemical reaction that’s vital to a range of commercial and industrial goods may soon be initiated more effectively and less…
Fruit flies are a major source of inspiration in robotics
Pavan Ramdy. Credit: EPFL/Alain Herzog, CC-BY-SA 4.0 Researchers at EPFL’s Neuroengineering Laboratory, led by Pavan Ramdya, aim to replicate the workings of the brain of the common fruit fly, Drosophila…
Microsoft’s AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users
Attendees are pictured before a presentation of the Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, and celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary at Microsoft headquarters, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Redmond, Wash. Credit:…
Autism-Linked Gene Alters Face Perception in Dogs
Summary: A new study shows that Beagle dogs with mutations in the autism-linked Shank3 gene exhibit face processing abnormalities similar to those seen in humans with ASD. Using behavioral tests,…
Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisis
The dire state of Cuba’s power generation infrastructure, largely dependent on oil from Venezuela, has seen the country of 10 million people struggle with near daily outages in some regions…
Zuckerberg repeats Trump visits in bid to settle antitrust case
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, pictured at Trump’s inauguration, has reportedly made repeat visits to the White House ahead of the trial. Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has made repeated visits to…
US energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands
This undated file photo shows the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M. Credit: The Albuquerque Journal via AP, File The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified…
