The use of psilocybin, a compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has been on the rise in the U.S. among adolescents and young adults. After the decriminalization and legalization of psilocybin in certain cities and states, calls to poison control centers have spiked. This trend is concerning and requires attention from public health officials to prevent
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President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia has expressed optimism about the potential for his country to exploit lithium resources as early as 2028. This follows new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding a controversial mining project in the Jadar region of western Serbia. According to Rio Tinto, this area holds
Language model giants such as GPT-4 have been making waves in the conversation AI space, showcasing remarkable capabilities to understand and generate responses in multiple languages. With the emergence of such advanced models, a fundamental question arises: Can these models mimic human communication to such an extent that they become indistinguishable from real human agents?
Hypervelocity stars are celestial objects that defy the norms of the Milky Way, moving at speeds that surpass the galactic escape velocity. While such stars are extremely rare, they continue to captivate astronomers with their unexpected behavior. One such star, named CWISE J124909+362116.0 (J1249+36), has recently been identified as an L subdwarf, a tiny, ancient
Tesla shareholders recently voted overwhelmingly in favor of Elon Musk’s 10-year pay plan, which was valued at $44.9 billion by the company in April of this year. Despite a decrease in Tesla’s stock value of about 25% since then, Musk’s compensation remains staggering. This all-stock package, approved by both the board and shareholders in 2018,
Imagine showing up at a hospital seeking medical help because you feel dizzy and your speech is slurred, only to be told that you are intoxicated, despite not having consumed alcohol. This scenario recently unfolded in Canada when a woman experienced multiple episodes of feeling drunk without actually drinking. Eventually, after two years, she was
Recently, the study of centenarians has gained widespread recognition due to their potential to shed light on the secrets of aging and longevity. While many researchers have focused on this unique group of individuals, a recent study published in GeroScience stands out for its comprehensive analysis of biomarkers in people who live past 90. Unlike
Generative AI, a new form of artificial intelligence, breaks away from conventional rules and patterns to create original content such as text, video, images, and music. Unlike traditional AI, this innovative technology has the ability to think outside the box. The implications of generative AI are vast and have the potential to reshape various aspects
Circadian rhythms play a crucial role in regulating various aspects of our body, from sleep patterns to metabolism. Recent research suggests that these biological clocks might also have an influence on the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments, particularly checkpoint inhibitors. While these immunotherapy drugs hold promise in fighting cancer, scientists are exploring ways to enhance
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly in the development of large computational models for natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms. One key factor driving this progress is the exponential growth of datasets used to train these AI algorithms, which have been sourced from a wide
Meta, previously known as Facebook, has put a pause on its plans to use personal data to train its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision was announced by Ireland’s regulator after receiving complaints regarding privacy issues. Last week, a Vienna-based privacy campaign group, known as the European Center for Digital Rights (Noyb), filed complaints
The process of breaking down esters to produce alcohols and other chemicals has traditionally been costly both financially and environmentally. Conventional methods require excess amounts of highly reactive and difficult to handle metal reductants, making the process inefficient and unsustainable in the long run. Researchers at the National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) in Japan
The Solar System has come a long way since its formation billions of years ago. The components that once made up the swirling dust and gas of the protoplanetary disk have undergone numerous transformations, making it challenging to identify their original state. However, in 2018, scientists made a remarkable discovery inside an ancient rock that
Barrier islands play a crucial role in protecting coastlines from the direct impacts of storms and sea-level rise. Composed of sand, these islands are constantly changing and evolving in response to environmental factors such as winds, waves, and tides. They act as a buffer, shielding landward areas from the damaging effects of natural disasters. However,
Chemists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have made a breakthrough in the field of chemical synthesis by developing hexavalent photocatalytic covalent organic frameworks (COFs). These frameworks have the potential to mimic natural photosynthesis to produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a vital industrial chemical. The Need for Innovation Traditionally, the production of H2O2 has been