Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science”

Explore 1 Public acceptance of psychedelics was surprisingly widespread during the 1950s When I began researching Tripping on Utopia in 2018, I was aware that many midcentury scientists and psychiatrists had shown a keen interest in the promise of psychedelics. But what I didn’t realize was how remarkably broad-based this interest was. As I …

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Upgrade to a refurbished 13.3″ MacBook Air for only $379.99

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › A notable entry in Apple’s long-standing line of sleek and powerful laptops, this refurbished 13.3″ Apple MacBook Air is an excellent portable sidekick that’s easy on the wallet. Packed with Apple’s powerful features that can help improve workflow and enhance …

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Author Correction: Prime editing using CRISPR-Cas12a and circular RNAs in human cells

These authors contributed equally: Ronghong Liang, Zixin He, Kevin Tianmeng Zhao. New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Center for Genome Editing, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China Ronghong Liang, Zixin He, Haocheng Zhu, Jiacheng Hu, Guanwen Liu, Meiyan Liu, Rui Zhang & Caixia Gao College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China Zixin …

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Air Pollution Threatens Millions of Lives. Now the Sources Are Shifting

Particle-based ambient air pollution causes more than 4 million premature deaths each year globally, according to the World Health Organization. The tiniest particles—2.5 microns or smaller, known as PM2.5—pose the greatest health risk because they can travel deep into the lungs and may even get into the bloodstream. Although total PM2.5 levels have decreased …

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NASA Awards Inaugural Grants to Support Emerging Research Institutions

NASA has awarded $3.7 million to 11 teams to support new collaborations between the agency and United States institutions not historically part of the agency’s research enterprise. These are the first awards given through a new program from the agency’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the science …

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Understanding the Wavelength Formula and Its Applications

The wavelength equation is v = λ x f, where λ is the wavelength, v is the wave velocity and f is the wave’s frequency. This formula highlights the inverse relationship between wavelength and frequency: As one increases, the other decreases and vice versa. The wavelength formula finds extensive use in understanding electromagnetic waves, …

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Is the Euphrates River Drying Up?

The Euphrates River has been one of the most important rivers throughout human history. Along with the Tigris River, it makes up the cradle of civilization, known as the Fertile Crescent. The river was critical to the development of some of the world’s first agricultural societies like the Sumerians and the Mesopotamians. In the …

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