The decriminalization and legalization of psilocybin in various cities and states across the U.S. have led to a concerning trend in the number of calls to poison control centers related to psilocybin exposures among adolescents and young adults. The calls increased significantly after 2019 when psilocybin was decriminalized in Denver, Colorado, and subsequently legalized in
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President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia recently announced that the country could begin exploiting its lithium resources as early as 2028. This comes after receiving new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding the controversial mining project in Jadar, western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of the largest
Large language models (LLMs) have transformed conversational platforms with their ability to comprehend prompts and generate coherent responses across multiple languages. Recent research conducted at UC San Diego aimed to determine whether these models, like GPT-4, are so advanced that they can be mistaken for human interaction. The study involved running a Turing test, a
The Milky Way is home to a plethora of celestial bodies, most of which orbit the galactic center in an orderly fashion. However, among these stars, there exist rare outliers known as “hypervelocity” stars that defy the norms. One such remarkable star is CWISE J124909+362116.0, affectionately known as J1249+36 for brevity’s sake. What makes this
Elon Musk’s record-setting Tesla compensation plan has sparked controversy and debate among shareholders and the public alike. While the median CEO pay in the U.S. is already significantly higher than the average worker, Musk’s compensation plan is on a whole different level. The approved 10-year pay plan is valued at a staggering $44.9 billion, making
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world’s population, with numbers roughly doubling every ten years since the 1970s. How long humans can live, and what determines a long and healthy life, have been of interest for as long as we know. Plato and Aristotle discussed
Imagine being accused of drunkenness when you haven’t consumed a drop of alcohol. This is the reality for those suffering from auto-brewery syndrome – a rare and poorly understood condition where gut microbes produce alcohol, leading to symptoms that mimic signs of alcohol intoxication. While this syndrome is not widely recognized, the impact it can
Recent studies have shown that our body’s circadian clock plays a significant role in influencing the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. Specifically, research suggests that checkpoint inhibitors, which are immunotherapy drugs designed to block proteins from binding to cancerous tumors, may be impacted by the body’s circadian rhythm. While these drugs are considered less toxic
The realm of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as natural language processing (NLP) models and computer vision algorithms, has seen significant advancements in recent years. These improvements are largely attributed to the exponential growth of training datasets, comprising extensive collections of images and texts sourced from various online platforms. However, when it comes to datasets
Generative AI, unlike its predecessors, has the unique ability to create novel content across various mediums such as text, video, images, and music. This innovation allows AI to break free from traditional rules and patterns, opening up a world of possibilities. The implications of generative AI are vast and far-reaching, with the potential to revolutionize
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has decided to pause its plans to utilize personal data for training its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision came after the social media giant faced privacy complaints from a Vienna-based privacy campaign group. Complaints from the European Center for Digital Rights The European Center for Digital Rights, also
Esters, the compounds responsible for the sweet smell of fruits like strawberries, are widely used in various industries. However, the process of breaking down esters to produce alcohols and other chemicals can be costly and harmful to the environment. Traditional methods of ester reduction involve the use of highly reactive and difficult to handle metal
Barrier islands play a crucial role in protecting coastlines from the direct impacts of storms and sea-level rise. Composed of constantly shifting sands, they act as a buffer between the open ocean and the landward areas. These sandy landforms are essential for absorbing the energy from waves and tides, thus safeguarding the mainland from erosion
In a groundbreaking experiment conducted by a team of researchers led by Philip Walther at the University of Vienna, the impact of Earth’s rotation on quantum entangled photons was measured. This pioneering work, which was recently published in Science Advances, represents a significant advancement in the field of rotation sensitivity in entanglement-based sensors. By utilizing
Upon reviewing the study conducted by researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), it is evident that the world is facing a significant challenge in terms of groundwater depletion. The study published in Nature Sustainability highlights the urgent need to address the growing dependence on depleting groundwater systems. Efforts to slow down groundwater