September 14, 2024People who have used psychedelics tend to adopt metaphysical idealism—a belief that consciousness is fundamental to reality. This belief was associated with greater psychological well-being. The study involved 701 people with at least one experience with psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, or DMT. Science
September 14, 2024A study shows that mortality is lower in urban areas with broader-scale greening strategies, especially when trees are within 1km of homes. This challenges the idea that smaller greenspaces closer to home (3-500m) are more beneficial Science
September 14, 2024Scientists find that children whose families use screens a lot have weaker vocabulary skills — and videogames have the biggest negative effect. Research shows that during the first years of life, the most influential factor is everyday dyadic face-to-face parent-child verbal interaction Science
September 14, 2024Study identified key factors that can impact the long-term weight loss of patients with obesity who were prescribed injectable semaglutide or liraglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes or obesity Science
September 14, 2024Biobots arise from the cells of dead organisms − pushing the boundaries of life, death and medicine Science
September 14, 2024Women may be at a higher genetic risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to men. This study is the largest twin-sibling study on PTSD conducted to date. While both men and women are genetically susceptible to PTSD, the underlying genetic risk may be stronger in women. Science
September 14, 2024No basis for claim that 80% of biodiversity is found in Indigenous territories. A much-cited statistic about how much of the world’s biodiversity is under Indigenous stewardship is unsupported — and could harm the cause it is meant to support. Science
September 14, 2024Wearable Devices Based on Bioimpedance Test in Heart Failure: Clinical Relevance: Systematic Review Science
September 14, 2024The Effect of Folic Acid Supplementation in the First Trimester of Pregnancy on Perinatal Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study Science
September 14, 2024The Effect of Quercetin on the Prevention and Treatment of Gynecologic Cancer Science