Psychedelics may lessen fear of death and dying, similar to feelings reported by those who've had near death experiences

In a survey study of more than 3,000 adults, researchers compared psychedelic experiences with near-death experiences…

Scientists want to bridge public divide

Scientists conducted a survey of 530 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and staff at U.S. academic…

Danes lost 30,000 years of healthy life due to COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic, study finds

Every Dane who died from COVID-19 in 2020 lost an average of 13 healthy years of…

Sahelanthropus, the oldest representative of humanity, was indeed bipedal…but that's not all!

The modalities and date of emergence of bipedalism remain bitterly debated, in particular because of a…

Researchers engineer novel material capable of 'thinking'

Someone taps your shoulder. The organized touch receptors in your skin send a message to your…

Psychedelic drug therapy may help treat alcohol addiction, study finds

Two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, reduces heavy drinking by 83 percent…

Scientists say a shipwreck off Patagonia is a long-lost 1850s Rhode Island whaler

Scientists investigating the remains of an old wooden ship off the cold, windy coast of far…

Completing the micronutrient picture for plant-based milk alternatives

Plant-based milk alternatives are an attractive option for people with allergies or intolerances, or who prefer…

The chemical secrets behind vanilla's allure

From ice cream to lattes, vanilla is one of the most popular spices in the world.…

Exposing what's in tattoo ink

From life-like faces to elaborate nature scenes, tattoos are a true art form. But the inks…