Researchers led by Dr. Claire Foldi at Monash University have discovered that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, produces subtle but distinct effects on social behavior ...

Psychedelics, psychoactive substances that alter people's perceptions, mood and thought patterns, have recently shown promise for the treatment of some mental health disorders, including depression ...

Earlier this week, outgoing Governor Murphy of New Jersey signed a bill creating a psilocybin therapy pilot program.

In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a time when carmakers want the metal for electric-vehicle batteries, nickel ...

Intel Corp. today showcased a new class of Intel Core Ultra X9 and X7 processors, the first new chips built on its most advanced 18A manufacturing process. Announced at the CES electronics trade show ...

Venezuela’s interior minister said more than 100 people were killed in the U.S. raid. The Pentagon said seven U.S. troops were injured in the Venezuela operation; five have recovered. More than 100 ...

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For thousands of years, societies around the world have used mushrooms for their perceived beneficial effects on the human immune system. The famous Greek physician Hippocrates was among those that ...

Chaga mushrooms are a birch-tree fungus from cold climates that people have used for centuries, and they’re now commonly consumed as tea or supplements. Animal and test-tube studies suggest chaga ...

Even in a fast-changing industry, some concepts — like getting the name of the dog — endure. Poynter first published a list of tips for great journalism about 10 years ago. Those 40 “time-tested tips ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...