Psilocybin is a psychedelic drug that’s a naturally occurring compound in some mushrooms. It’s been studied as a possible treatment for depression for years now. However, the exact way it works in the brain and its benefits remain unclear. But, this new study done at Yale is looking to change […]
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Iceland’s four-Day Workweek Proved Productive for Employees; They Were also Happier
Several trials of a four-day workweek done in Iceland were overwhelmingly successful. Many workers started working shorter hours and this didn’t affect their productivity negatively. In fact, in some cases, it actually improved it. Researchers say this is groundbreaking proof for the efficacy of reducing work hours for the well-being […]
Building with Compost? Researchers Turn Food Scraps into Materials Stronger than Concrete
When you’re not in the mood to compost food scraps, you may be able to use them to make concrete! At least this is what researchers hope to achieve in the near future. In fact, they’re closer to the end goal. They’ve found a method to use fruit and veggie […]
Honda Is Designing Ingenious Shoe Navigation System for Visually Impaired People
Most GPS devices, whether in your phone or in the car, are made with the assumption that you’re able to see and read them. However, the new approach that Honda has taken on is a bit different-the accessibility is based on the assumption that you can’t see and read the […]
Revolutionary Handheld Device could Print New Skin onto Burn Victims
A new handheld machine is capable of printing skin sheet replacements directly onto the burned skin of burned victims and potentially speed up the skin grafting, but also reduce the costs related to it. The research is published in the Lab on a Chip journal. A Revolution in the Treatment […]
Meringue-like Graphene Aerogel Material could Make Aircraft as Silent as Hairdryers
Reduced noise by up to 80 percent and better passenger comfort may be achieved in airplanes using this low-density graphene-based aerogel. This new and light, meringue-like material may be the key to lowering the engine noise associated with aircraft and it’s developed by the University of Bath. This aerogel weighs […]
Two Boy Scouts Save Drowning Woman while Cycling along the Missouri Floodwaters
These two boy scouts from Missouri are hailed heroes for rescuing an 18-year-old lady from drowning in floodwaters. The 15-year-old Dominic Viet and the 16-year-old Joseph Diener were biking in Colombia, Missouri in the afternoon when they heard someone calling for help. Because of heavy rainfall that happened before, the […]
The Future Is Here: Flying Car Completes Test Flight between Airports in 35 Minutes
This prototype flying car finished the first-ever test flight between Slovakian airports in 35 minutes. The AirCar, a dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle, traveled from the Nitra airport to the Bratislava airport. Its creator, the company Klein Vision, notes that this car finished its 142nd successful landing and that this flight is […]
Southern Diet (Fried & Sugary Foods) Increases Risk of Cardiac Death, Finds New Study
If you follow a Southern type of diet, you may have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal. On the other hand, if you routinely consume a Mediterranean diet, this risk may be lower. The southern style of diet […]
New Study Claims: Diet Rich in Omega 3s may Help Lower Migraines
Boosting the intake of foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids like seafood, plant oils, and nuts and seeds may help lower the headache frequency when compared to a diet with a normal intake of omega 3 and omega 6. This was concluded in a study published in the BMJ. […]