The hallucinogen DMT is known for its highly intense but very brief trips, lasting just a few minutes. For several years, researchers have been developing an approach to extend the… Read the rest of the article: These psychonauts are in training to take DMT trips that last hours or even days and report back… for science

We know that COVID-19 enters your body through your respiratory system but now scientists have pinpointed exactly how the virus infects us by attaching itself to hairlike structures protruding from… Read the rest of the article: Scientists pinpointed exactly where inside your nose COVID-19 slips in, could lead to nasal spray that prevents infection

Last year, the Internet fell in love with Brünnhilde the Cat as seen in the incredible 1936 photograph below. Now, the US Library of Congress has started the new year… Read the rest of the article: This incredible newly-released photo of Brünnhilde the Cat now belongs to the world

Phil and Jane Carter from Ilkeston, England were shocked and delighted when they spotted a two-legged fox on their lawn. After a few seconds, it took off "like a rocket,"… Read the rest of the article: This cute two-legged fox is doing just fine (video)

In the video above, NASA shares its plans for 2023 and it looks like it'll be a stellar year of milestones in astronomy, aeronautics, planetary science, cosmology, and for our… Read the rest of the article: New lunar landers, spacesuits, electric airplanes, space medicine and other reasons NASA is stoked for 2023

In 1888, at the conclusion of the London Metropolitan Police's investigation into the still-unsolved Whitechapel murders committed by Jack the Ripper, the staff at Scotland Yard presented Chief Inspector Frederick… Read the rest of the article: Long-missing, this cane's handle is carved with Jack the Ripper's creepy face

On December 29, San Francisco real estate firm Columbia Reit filed suit against Twitter for not paying rent for their floor in a downtown office building. Last month, the New… Read the rest of the article: Twitter sued for not paying rent at San Francisco office

A new double-blind scientific study shows that a single moderate dose of psilocybin—the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms—reduced people's depression for at least two weeks. According to the University… Read the rest of the article: Scientific study shows that one moderate dose of psilocybin helps with depression for two weeks or more

Commercial flights used to be classy, even in coach class. People dressed up. They kicked back in comfortable lounges. It was a real scene. One Continental plane even was outfitted… Read the rest of the article: Airplanes once had lounges and even piano bars, in coach. Here's why flying now sucks.

For decades, De La Soul's classic albums—including the hip-hop masterpiece Three Feet High and Rising—have been mired in legal struggles around sample clearances and unfair contracts the artists signed as… Read the rest of the article: De La Soul's classic albums will finally be on streaming services

In November, street artist Banksy visited Ukraine where he painted at least seven murals on homes and buildings damaged from the war. Now, authorities there have identified the ringleader of… Read the rest of the article: Suspect facing 12 years for attempting to steal Banksy mural from side of Ukraine home

A 51-year-old Pennsylvania gentleman is facing criminal charges after firefighters had to rescue him from an electrical transmission tower where he was hanging above the ground. He allegedly scaled the… Read the rest of the article: Firefighters rescue electrocuted man trying to steal wire from top of power tower

An NGO in Belgium is collecting human hair from salons to recycle it into big squares that act as sponges for water pollutants. Project Co-founder Patrick Janssen, explaining that 1… Read the rest of the article: In Belgium, you can recycle your hair

While it's possible that malware on your smartphone could record your calls, it's an increasingly difficult technical proposition. Instead, researchers from Texas A&M University and colleagues have demonstrated that it's… Read the rest of the article: Security researchers show how to eavesdrop on mobile phone calls by measuring the ear speaker's tiny vibrations

Doncaster, England's Askern Medical Practice meant to send a mass text to thousands of its registered patients wishing them happy holidays. Unfortunately, this the text that they actually received: "Diagnosis… Read the rest of the article: Medical practice accidentally texted patients false diagnosis of "aggressive lung cancer" instead of holiday message

Bucknell University neuroscientist Judy Grisel explains why hangovers are so awful and the science behind them. From TEDEd: The molecule responsible for hangovers is ethanol, which we colloquially refer to… Read the rest of the article: Here's the scientific reason why hangovers suck

At 9pm on Saturday, New Year's Eve, all liquor stores in Texas will lock their doors and they won't open again until Tuesday at 10am. "Everybody needs to be smart,… Read the rest of the article: All Texas liquor stores will close for 61 consecutive hours this weekend

Dame Vivienne Westwood, the fashion designer who shaped the transgressive style and DIY substance of punk rock, has died at her home in London, England. She was 81. "The only… Read the rest of the article: Punk pioneer and fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood, RIP

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé has died at age 82. "Pelé is one of the few who contradicted my theory," Andy Warhol once said. "Instead of 15 minutes of fame, he… Read the rest of the article: Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, RIP

In 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration created the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act that identified eight foods as "major food allergens": milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish,… Read the rest of the article: FDA adds new major food allergen to its list of regulated ingredients