In a groundbreaking case study, a 41-year-old woman suffering from long COVID found significant relief from her symptoms through the use of psychedelics. The patient, who had previously tried various conventional methods with little success, reported that MDMA and psilocybin helped improve her fatigue, depression, anxiety, joint pain, and headaches. This unconventional approach to treating
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Picture a future where a long tether connects Earth to space, creating a pathway that could transport us to orbit with reduced costs and increased speed. This is the vision behind a space elevator. Instead of taking months to reach distant planets like Mars, a space elevator could potentially cut those travel times to a
Recently, the World Health Organization confirmed the first case of a person dying from bird flu in Mexico. The individual, a 59-year-old resident of the State of Mexico, passed away on April 24 after exhibiting symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, diarrhea, and nausea. Unique Circumstances What makes this case particularly concerning is that
Since the birth of the Universe in the Big Bang, the majority of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium have been created over the course of 13.8 billion years. While stars are responsible for the production of many heavier elements through nuclear fusion, they can only create elements as heavy as iron. This poses a
Italy’s competition authority recently imposed a hefty fine of 3.5 million euros on Meta, the parent company of social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. The fine was a result of Meta’s failure to adhere to transparency standards in handling user data and managing account suspensions. The AGCM watchdog criticized Meta for its lack of
Indulging in chocolate is a guilty pleasure for many, but the truth is that traditional chocolate recipes are often packed with refined sugar and saturated fats that can have negative effects on our health. Recognizing this issue, researchers from ETH Zürich in Switzerland have set out to revolutionize the way we think about chocolate by
The collaboration between researchers and artists has led to a unique project called “Air of the Anthropocene,” where invisible air pollution is made visible through the technique of light painting. This innovative approach utilizes digital light painting and low-cost air pollution sensors to create photographic evidence of pollution levels in cities across Ethiopia, India, and
The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT), situated on Mount Graham in Arizona and managed by the University of Arizona, is a part of the next generation of extremely large telescopes (ELTs). With two primary mirrors measuring 8.4 m (~27.5 ft), it boasts a collecting area slightly larger than that of a 30-meter (98.4 ft) telescope. Equipped
Engaging in extreme levels of exercise may not be as beneficial for the immune system as previously thought, according to a recent study involving firefighters. The study, which analyzed over 4,700 post-exercise fluid molecules, revealed some concerning findings. For individuals with physically demanding jobs or intense fitness training requirements, such as emergency workers and athletes,
The recent research conducted by a team of nuclear scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Nuclear Power Institute of China has unveiled a groundbreaking high-resolution neutronics model that has the potential to significantly improve the production of plutonium-238 (238Pu). This model has shown a remarkable increase in yield, close to 20% in high-flux reactors,
In a recent study conducted by researchers at University College London, the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) were put to the test in terms of rational reasoning. The study found that these advanced AI models, such as GPT-4, GPT-3.5, and Google Bard, exhibited a significant level of irrationality when faced with common reasoning tasks.
It is a common belief that a strong smell is the best way to detect a gas leak in your home. However, new research suggests that even people with an average sense of smell could be living with a natural gas leak and not even know it. A study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals
Urban areas around the world are facing an increasing risk of flooding due to climate change, with heavy rainfall events causing devastation. Traditional methods of displaying flood risks, such as flat maps, often fall short in providing detailed assessments that are easily understandable to residents. This has created a need for innovative solutions to visualize
The global demand for cobalt and lithium for e-car batteries is expected to increase almost 20-fold by 2050, according to a recent study published in Nature Climate Change. Additionally, the development of a fossil-free power supply will require a significant amount of copper, aluminum, and iron, with the respective demand likely to double. Rare earth
A groundbreaking technology has emerged to tackle the limitations of current catalyst electrodes, revolutionizing the production of green hydrogen on a large scale and at a significantly lower cost. The pioneering development, detailed in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, is the result of a collaborative effort led by Professor Han Gi Chae from