Harsh drug laws on cannabis, mushrooms, restricting science
The outlawing of drugs such as cannabis, magic mushrooms and other psychoactive substances amounts to scientific censorship and is hampering [...]
One is not the loneliest number: the joys of only children
Pity the poor only child. The eldest child is never stereotyped as spoiled; the youngest is never pigeonholed as maladjusted [...]
Asian-American students hurt by race category
A new book looks at how Asian Americans are hurt by the AAPI race category.
Hard drugs offering hope in mental health crises?
Magic mushrooms for depression, acid for alcoholism, ecstasy for trauma – leading drug scientist prescribes the way ahead.
U.S. youth shootings ‘routine and preventable’
Child-shooting incidents in the U.S. are common and avoidable, say researchers who compiled data in the state of Colorado, one of the first studies of its kind.
Stepping it up in STEM education: Q and A with David E. Drew
In “STEM the Tide: Reforming Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education in America,” Claremont graduate professor of education Dr. David E. Drew tells us why the U.S. underperforms in these critical areas and suggests ways to get back on track.
Mass. doctor helped treat girl ‘cured’ of HIV
In what’s being called a ‘functional cure,’ doctors say a Mississippi girl born with HIV who received aggressive, early treatment now shows no signs of the virus that causes AIDS.
Study: Lead exposure can cause autism
Common metal previously discovered to cause brain damage and a disposition toward violence.
Rogue element: Can lead make you a killer?
It’s in your lipstick, pencil and front garden, and scientists now claim
to have proved that the metal element lead causes violent crime.
How cheesy music can lead to great sex
The science of songs: As new research reveals the importance of music in our love lives, we look at how the songs we listen to can make the good things in life even more pleasurable.