What Ancient Civilizations Knew About Mind-Altering Substances and How Science Confirms It

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Many think of mind-altering substances as a modern curiosity, but ancient civilizations understood their power long before contemporary scientific research. From South American shamans brewing ayahuasca to Egyptian priests using blue lotus, these substances were tools for healing, spiritual insight, and self-discovery. Ancient cultures didn’t use them for escape—they respected […]

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Many think of mind-altering substances as a modern curiosity, but ancient civilizations understood their power long before contemporary scientific research. From South American shamans brewing ayahuasca to Egyptian priests using blue lotus, these substances were tools for healing, spiritual insight, and self-discovery. Ancient cultures didn’t use them for escape—they respected

Nine Months in Space: How Two Astronauts’ Unexpected Stay May Change Our Assumptions About The Human Body

What was supposed to be an eight-day mission turned into a nine-month adventure in space. On March 18, U.S. astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore finally returned to Earth, splashing down in the SpaceX Dragon capsule off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida at 5:57 p.m. EDT. Smiling and giving a

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What was supposed to be an eight-day mission turned into a nine-month adventure in space. On March 18, U.S. astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore finally returned to Earth, splashing down in the SpaceX Dragon capsule off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida at 5:57 p.m. EDT. Smiling and giving a

Advanced Bioanalytical Services for Biologics – Ensuring Quality Control in Biopharmaceuticals

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Advanced bioanalytical services play a key role in ensuring the safety, efficacy and quality of biologics by providing essential tools and methodologies to characterize drug substances, detect impurities and assess stability throughout the development lifecycle. With biologics being structurally complex and sensitive to manufacturing variations, robust analytical testing is essential

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Advanced bioanalytical services play a key role in ensuring the safety, efficacy and quality of biologics by providing essential tools and methodologies to characterize drug substances, detect impurities and assess stability throughout the development lifecycle. With biologics being structurally complex and sensitive to manufacturing variations, robust analytical testing is essential

How many types of insects are there in the world?

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This is a close-up photo of an ordinary garden fly. Amith Nag Photography/Moment via Getty Images Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and you’ll find insects. Check your backyard and you may see ants, beetles, crickets, wasps, mosquitoes and more. There are more kinds of insects than there are mammals,

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This is a close-up photo of an ordinary garden fly. Amith Nag Photography/Moment via Getty Images Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and you’ll find insects. Check your backyard and you may see ants, beetles, crickets, wasps, mosquitoes and more. There are more kinds of insects than there are mammals,

Researchers created sound that can bend itself through space, reaching only your ear in a crowd

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For your ears only. Cinefootage Visuals/iStock via Getty Images Plus What if you could listen to music or a podcast without headphones or earbuds and without disturbing anyone around you? Or have a private conversation in public without other people hearing you? Our newly published research introduces a way to

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For your ears only. Cinefootage Visuals/iStock via Getty Images Plus What if you could listen to music or a podcast without headphones or earbuds and without disturbing anyone around you? Or have a private conversation in public without other people hearing you? Our newly published research introduces a way to

Brain Evolution Mystery: How Do Birds and Mammals Build Complex Brains Differently?

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What if the brains of birds and mammals weren’t as similar as we assumed? For years, scientists believed these animals shared a blueprint for developing complex brain circuits. Surprisingly, researchers from the Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience in Spain and Heidelberg University in Germany reveal an entirely different story: birds

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What if the brains of birds and mammals weren’t as similar as we assumed? For years, scientists believed these animals shared a blueprint for developing complex brain circuits. Surprisingly, researchers from the Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience in Spain and Heidelberg University in Germany reveal an entirely different story: birds

Could Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Affect Your Vision? Scientists Investigate New Eye Risks

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Millions of people are using popular weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Still, new research reveals a surprising concern: these drugs may be linked to rare but potentially blinding eye conditions. While these medications promise to help with weight loss and diabetes, scientists are raising questions about how they

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Millions of people are using popular weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Still, new research reveals a surprising concern: these drugs may be linked to rare but potentially blinding eye conditions. While these medications promise to help with weight loss and diabetes, scientists are raising questions about how they

Why Do Dogs Sleep So Much? Science Uncovers Surprising Answers

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Ever wondered why your dog sleeps so much? Recent research suggests that their sleep habits hold astonishing insights into their evolution and emotional health, and even into human sleep disorders. Scientists are now focusing on revealing how domestication has shaped canine sleep, offering clues about dog behavior and human well-being.

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Ever wondered why your dog sleeps so much? Recent research suggests that their sleep habits hold astonishing insights into their evolution and emotional health, and even into human sleep disorders. Scientists are now focusing on revealing how domestication has shaped canine sleep, offering clues about dog behavior and human well-being.

Creative Revolution or Artistic Theft? The Christie’s AI Art Auction Sparks Heated Debate

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Is AI redefining art, or is it stealing from artists? This is the fiery debate sparked by Christie’s latest move—auctioning 34 AI-generated artworks in its first-ever collection dedicated to artificial intelligence in fine art. The Augmented Intelligence collection, up for bidding from February 20 to March 5, aims to explore

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Is AI redefining art, or is it stealing from artists? This is the fiery debate sparked by Christie’s latest move—auctioning 34 AI-generated artworks in its first-ever collection dedicated to artificial intelligence in fine art. The Augmented Intelligence collection, up for bidding from February 20 to March 5, aims to explore

Breaking into AI: Skills You Actually Need

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The AI job market is exploding. A quick LinkedIn search reveals hundreds of thousands of AI-related job roles, many with six-figure salaries. Some specialized positions even boast paychecks well beyond $300K. With demand soaring across industries, AI skills have become more than a competitive advantage. But in a field evolving

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The AI job market is exploding. A quick LinkedIn search reveals hundreds of thousands of AI-related job roles, many with six-figure salaries. Some specialized positions even boast paychecks well beyond $300K. With demand soaring across industries, AI skills have become more than a competitive advantage. But in a field evolving

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