Summary: Researchers delve into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin microdosing, exploring its influence on stress resilience and compulsive behaviors in rats. While high-dose psilocybin therapy has been scrutinized for psychiatric…
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Human or machine? How about both? New book explores the line between man and machine in music
Deirdre Loughridge Sounding Human book cover. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University When Deirdre Loughridge first began teaching classes on music technology in 2012, there was a lot of talk about how…
Electrifying construction sites outside built-up areas in Norway
Energy and electricity needed to power the various machines in operation on the site. Credit: Norwegian University of Science and Technology The building and construction sector currently accounts for approximately…
Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevalent cause of chronic liver disease in affluent societies, is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. The research uncovers a tri-fold higher likelihood…
Malta to replace struggling national airline
Air Malta will operate its last flight on March 30, 2024. Malta will shut down its loss-making national carrier, Air Malta, next year and replace it with a new government-owned…
Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: A recent study highlights a potential connection between chronic stress, depression, and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that individuals aged 18 to 65 previously diagnosed with either…
AI designs new robot from scratch in seconds
Credit: Northwestern University A team led by Northwestern University researchers has developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) to date that can intelligently design robots from scratch. To test the new…
MDMA Makes People Feel More Connected During Conversations
Summary: Researchers shed light on MDMA’s potential to foster feelings of connection in controlled environments. Their study reveals that individuals on MDMA or methamphetamine felt more connected during conversations compared…
Study introduces new internet addiction spectrum. Where are you on the scale?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Young people (24 years and younger) spend an average of six hours a day online, primarily using their smartphones, according to research from the University of…
AI Vincent Van Gogh says you’re wrong about his ear
The new exhibition at the Musee d’Orsay covers the final weeks of Van Gogh’s life. AI Vincent Van Gogh is patient but unimpressed by yet another question about his chopped-off…
