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Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in psychiatry. Studies suggest they may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, eating disorders and addiction.

A while back, Volonaut—a Polish startup—somewhat broke the internet's brain with an e-VTOL motorcycle concept that was basically a speederbike from Star Wars. So many stories were written about our upcoming Star Wars future, it was hard to see how we'd escape that fate. We may not have, given the…

This cultural practice embedded manageable tidying into my daily routines

Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behaviour like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It’s a question that highlights a fundamental disconnect: the gap between intention and action.

Superbooth 2025: The new flagship sampler features a touchscreen, onboard battery and plenty of I/O

People in this online community share 40 scientific facts that they would sleep better without knowing.

Gemma Illingworth was 28 when she was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a rare form of dementia

‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star told fans that she picks up her blonde wig on ‘crying days’

Baby MRIs are changing how we think about the developing brain and could reveal why we don't remember being babies

Millions of older adults take five or more prescription drugs every day to manage chronic illnesses. While polypharmacy is often necessary, this practice has also been linked to many negative health outcomes in older adults – including memory problems, increased risk of falls and greater frailty.

An estimated 2% of people who menstruate are thought to have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The condition causes severe emotional, mental and physical symptoms in the week or two before a person’s menstrual cycle – including brain fog, stomach cramps, bloating, mood swings, anger, sadness, low self-worth, anxiety and even…