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A polarized microscopic view of crystallized ketamine.  MICROGRAPH BY M. I. WALKER, SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Ketamine effectively treats depression. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Ketamine therapy has been shown to change lives by treating severe depression and anxiety. But … Continue reading →

4.5 billion years ago, another planet crashed into Earth. We may have found its leftovers. A Mars-size object called Theia smashed into Earth, and the debris coalesced into the moon. Now scientists believe they may have identified pieces of Theia … Continue reading →

This psychoactive plant could save lives—and everyone wants to cash in Iboga plants smuggled out of Gabon provide most of the world’s ibogaine, a drug that can help heal trauma and addiction. As the plant enters fair trade, officials hope … Continue reading →

Your body needs whole grains. Here’s how to find the most effective ones. Whole grains reduce the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer. But you need to know how to navigate labels. … Continue reading →

NAT GEO’S MOST COMPELLING IMAGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY (SO FAR) BYAMY MCKEEVER PHOTOS CURATED BYEDITORS OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PUBLISHED DECEMBER 15, 2023 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Our shared history can be told through the power of photography. Nat Geo’s photo editors … Continue reading →

Follow the monarch on its dangerous 3,000-mile journey across the continent The iconic North American butterfly’s annual migration patterns are under threat from habitat loss and extreme weather, causing its devoted fans to research solutions and push for protection from … Continue reading →

The Kokanee Glacier Cabin Story Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park in the Selkirk Range near Nelson marked the 20th anniversary of the construction of Kokanee Glacier Cabin by volunteers under the guidance of BC Parks and the Alpine Club of Canada. … Continue reading →

What is antisemitism—and why do differences in interpretation matter? Across the world, reports of the age-old prejudice have surged Since hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel on October 7th, and the outbreak of war in Gaza, there has been a sharp increase around the … Continue reading →

Dissing Miss Universe Nicaragua’s dictator goes after Miss Universe Pageant participants are the latest victims of Daniel Ortega’s authoritarian regime Few people would perceive a 23-year-old bikini and ball-gown model as a political menace. Yet the crowning of Sheynnis Palacios, a … Continue reading →

Why do Nvidia’s chips dominate the AI market? The firm has three big advantages image: Philip Cheung/the new york times/redux/eyevine Feb 27th 2024 ECONOMIST  No other firm has benefited from the boom in artificial intelligence (ai) as much as Nvidia. Since … Continue reading →