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Psilocybin‘s health benefits could extend beyond the mental realm. A new study in human cells and mice has found the first experimental evidence that the compound can increase longevity and fight signs of aging. Being a psychedelic, psilocybin is usually investigated for its potential as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and other neurological disorders. But there hasn’t been a whole …

It is the ultimate mystery of biology: How did life begin? A team of Harvard scientists has brought us closer to an answer by creating artificial cell-like chemical systems that simulate metabolism, reproduction, and evolution — the essential features of life. The results were published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “This is the first time, …

Bryan Kohberger Sentenced to Life in Prison for Idaho Student Murders: 5 Takeaways  The New York Times July 23, 2025: Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life without parole for Idaho student murders  CNN New information in Bryan Kohberger case reveals ominous details  USA Today Bryan Kohberger ‘Disfigured’ Kaylee Goncalves’ Face, Fled Murder Scene After ‘Intense Struggle’ with Xana Kernodle: Police  People.com Bryan Kohberger transferred to …

Hints of Life on Exoplanet K2-18b Recede Even Further  The New York Times Unraveling The Non-equilibrium Chemistry Of The Temperate Sub-Neptune K2-18 b  astrobiology.com K2-18b: The Ocean World Beyond Our Solar System  Vocal ‘Strongest ever signs’ of alien life found by scientists  The Mirror A Water-rich Interior In The Temperate Sub-Neptune K2-18 b Revealed By JWST  astrobiology.com Source link

Guest column | I’m a microplastics researcher. Here’s how I limit the plastic in my life.  The Washington Post Simple plastic-free swaps for the home, trail, travel, and beyond  SFGATE Want to Avoid Microplastics in Food? We Found the 8 Most Common Foods That Contain Microplastics  CNET Understanding microplastics: Exposure, health and prevention  MD Anderson Cancer Center Professor warns about microplastics in beverage containers  KUNM …

LOBATERA, Venezuela (AP) — Carlos Uzcátegui tightly hugged his sobbing wife and stepdaughter on Wednesday as the morning fog in western Venezuela lifted. The family’s first embrace in more than a year finally convinced him that his nightmare inside a prison in El Salvador was over. Uzcátegui was among the migrants being reunited with loved ones after four months in …

Weight loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have revolutionized the obesity fight, helping millions of Americans shed stubborn pounds, lower their blood sugar, and reduce their risk of chronic illness. But for many, the promise of dramatic weight loss comes with a steep price: tough side effects. Paul Curran, MPharm, a clinical pharmacist with Optimal You in the UK, says …

Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022.  Kohberger accepted the plea deal earlier this month, copping to four counts of first-degree murder and an additional count of burglary. As part of the deal, Kohberger avoided the death penalty. A letter previously sent to the …

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV  Nintendo Life Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Review  IGN Nintendo’s Mario Party Upgrades for Switch 2 Feel Like Unnecessary Gimmicks  CNET Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition is the console’s best tech demo yet  Polygon Is Nintendo …

Grand Canyon Fossils Offer Clues of When Complex Life Appeared  The New York Times Fossilized penis worm suggests Grand Canyon was an evolutionary hotbed  The Washington Post Half a billion years ago, the Grand Canyon teemed with life  Tucson Sentinel Spike-Toothed Worm and Other Creatures Lived in Grand Canyon 500 Million Years Ago  Discover Magazine Treasure trove of half-billion-year-old animal fossils in Grand Canyon  cosmosmagazine.com …