A nearly 2,000-year-old stash pouch provides the first evidence of the intentional use of a powerful psychedelic plant in Western Europe during the Roman Era.A nearly 2,000-year-old stash pouch provides the first evidence of the intentional use of a powerful psychedelic plant in Western Europe during the Roman Era. Read More
Long Before Amsterdam’s Coffee Shops, There Were Hallucinogenic Seeds Read More »
Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher.Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher. Read More
Climate Change Made an Early Heat Wave in West Africa 10 Times as Likely Read More »
An unusually popular primatologist, he drew the attention of Newt Gingrich, Isabella Rossellini, the philosopher Peter Singer and the reading public.An unusually popular primatologist, he drew the attention of Newt Gingrich, Isabella Rossellini, the philosopher Peter Singer and the reading public. Read More
Frans de Waal, Who Found the Origins of Morality in Apes, Dies at 75 Read More »
The studies, pulled because of copied data, illustrate the sluggishness of scientific publishers to address serious errors, experts said.The studies, pulled because of copied data, illustrate the sluggishness of scientific publishers to address serious errors, experts said. Read More
More Studies by Columbia Cancer Researchers Are Retracted Read More »
An archaeological site in Ethiopia revealed the oldest-known arrowheads and the remnants of a major volcanic eruption.An archaeological site in Ethiopia revealed the oldest-known arrowheads and the remnants of a major volcanic eruption. Read More
Fossil Trove from 74,000 Years Ago Points to Remarkably Adaptive Humans Read More »
The field’s governing body ratified a vote by scientists on the contentious issue, ending a long effort to update the timeline of Earth’s history.The field’s governing body ratified a vote by scientists on the contentious issue, ending a long effort to update the timeline of Earth’s history. Read More
Geologists Make It Official: We’re Not in an ‘Anthropocene’ Epoch Read More »
Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections.Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections. Read More
Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat Read More »
A number of case studies published after recent total solar eclipses highlight the importance of safe viewing.A number of case studies published after recent total solar eclipses highlight the importance of safe viewing. Read More
Total Solar Eclipse Safety: How to Watch Without Hurting Your Eyes Read More »
Michel Talagrand of France has credited a brush with blindness for leading to the work that resulted in his recognition by the math equivalent of the Nobel Prize.Michel Talagrand of France has credited a brush with blindness for leading to the work that resulted in his recognition by the math equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Read
Abel Prize for 2024 Won by Michel Talagrand for Studies of Universe’s Randomness Read More »
The study, based on research featured in a Netflix documentary, fueled debate over a site that is used for Islamic and Hindu rituals.The study, based on research featured in a Netflix documentary, fueled debate over a site that is used for Islamic and Hindu rituals. Read More
Study on ‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’ Is Retracted by Publisher Read More »