Science

The agency’s staff analysis suggests that approval of the illegal drug known as Ecstasy for treatment of PTSD is far from certain, with advisers meeting next week to consider the proposed therapy.The agency’s staff analysis suggests that approval of the illegal drug known as Ecstasy for treatment of PTSD is far from certain, with advisers […]

A fern from a Pacific island carries 50 times as much DNA as humans do.A fern from a Pacific island carries 50 times as much DNA as humans do. Read More

New research shows that people who develop dementia often begin falling behind on bills years earlier.New research shows that people who develop dementia often begin falling behind on bills years earlier. Read More

On the Norwegian island of Leka, archaeologists have unearthed the earliest known ship burial in Scandinavia.On the Norwegian island of Leka, archaeologists have unearthed the earliest known ship burial in Scandinavia. Read More

The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among college students rose to 7.5 percent in 2022, more than double the rate five years earlier, researchers found.The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among college students rose to 7.5 percent in 2022, more than double the rate five years earlier, researchers found. Read More

During a chaotic period some 50 million years ago, the strange deep-sea creatures left the ocean bottom and thrived by clamping onto their mates.During a chaotic period some 50 million years ago, the strange deep-sea creatures left the ocean bottom and thrived by clamping onto their mates. Read More

His prodigious paintings of whales and his books about sharks, giant squid and tuna were acclaimed for melding science with art.His prodigious paintings of whales and his books about sharks, giant squid and tuna were acclaimed for melding science with art. Read More

The perception of taste is remarkably complex, not only on the tongue but in organs throughout the body.The perception of taste is remarkably complex, not only on the tongue but in organs throughout the body. Read More

Cuts in the cranium, which is more than 4,000 years old, hint that people in the ancient civilization attempted to treat a scourge that persists today.Cuts in the cranium, which is more than 4,000 years old, hint that people in the ancient civilization attempted to treat a scourge that persists today. Read More

Larry Connor, 74, who made his wealth in real estate, said he’s building a new acrylic-hulled submersible that will be certified and rigorously tested to show that deep sea exploration is safe.Larry Connor, 74, who made his wealth in real estate, said he’s building a new acrylic-hulled submersible that will be certified and rigorously tested