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The mushrooms that are the source of psilocybin.
Mental Health

A powerful combo of psilocybin and therapy might help people overcome alcohol use disorder

It's the largest trial yet exploring psychedelic treatment for alcoholism.

Long COVID could be keeping as many as 4 million Americans out of work
COVID-19

Long COVID could be keeping as many as 4 million Americans out of work

New data paints a grim picture of what the debilitating disease is doing to people's lives and the economy.

A picture of sedimentary rocks in Jezero Crater.
Mars

5 new insights about Mars from Perseverance’s rocky roving

The Mars rover found signs liquid water once ran through rocks made by volcanoes.

Unidentified aerial phenomena filmed from a US Navy jet
Aviation

Congress sounds really concerned about unidentified aerial phenomenon

Many UFO sightings remain 'nonattributed' to human technology, according to a Senate report.

Newly discovered exoplanet may be a ‘Super Earth’ covered in water
Exoplanets

Newly discovered exoplanet may be a ‘Super Earth’ covered in water

TOI-1452 b, located 100 lightyears from Earth, is believed to be an 'ocean planet.'

Close up of woman's mouth and headset microphone speaking at a call center
AI

A startup is using AI to make call center workers sound ‘American’

Sanas says its aim is to cut through some Americans' biases towards minorities. Critics argue their services may make things worse.

California poised to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars
Fossil Fuels

California poised to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars

All new cars sold in the state could be zero-emissions vehicles by 2035.

openemu showing nintendo game
Tech Hacks

Macs are better at video gaming (emulators) than PCs. Here’s how to set up yours.

OpenEmu is the emulator app that gives Macs a fighting chance at gaming.

The UK is upgrading military buggies into self-driving vehicles
Self Driving

The UK is upgrading military buggies into self-driving vehicles

The purpose is to automate resupply tasks, keeping humans out of danger when possible.

building with Fujitsu logo
Engineering

Fujitsu’s quantum computers could beat rival machines to the market

The machine, from Fujitsu and Riken, would reportedly have 64 qubits.

Misinformation doesn't have to be deliberate to spread on platforms like Twitter.
Psychology

These psychologists found a better way to teach people to spot misinformation

A YouTube ad campaign prepared viewers to identify common deception tactics.

YouTube screenshot of AI rapper FN Meka
AI

Viral AI rapper dropped from major record label for racist content

Capitol Music Group 'signed' FN Meka on August 14. The ensuing backlash ended the partnership in less than two weeks.

Smoke stacks at coal burning power plant
Fossil Fuels

Hawaii’s only coal plant will shut down for good in September

In an 'aggressive' step towards clean energy, the state is closing the AES Hawaii power plant.

Best phones under $500 sliced header
Phones

Best phones under $500

Budget phones are better than ever.

Woman holding smartphone displaying TikTok download page above table
Social Media

TikTok’s rumored ‘Nearby’ feed would show videos recorded in your neighborhood

Potential new feeds could emphasize users' neighborhoods and communities.

Hand under a go pro camera hanging in the air
Tech Hacks

Get better video with these 7 GoPro tips and tricks

Get to know your GoPro like never before.

You might have a doppelgänger who shares your DNA
Biology

You might have a doppelgänger who shares your DNA

Lookalikes have been found to share more than just physical features in new study.

Archival material from Popular Science's coverage of jetpack attempts
Aviation

When will we finally have jetpacks?

Jetpack designers today are learning from decades of trial and error.

Wild oysters are tastiest in months that end with ‘R’—here’s why
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Wild oysters are tastiest in months that end with ‘R’—here’s why

Plus other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

Skull research sheds light on human-Neanderthal interbreeding
Evolution

Skull research sheds light on human-Neanderthal interbreeding

The facial structure of prehistoric and modern skulls could link humans back to neanderthal roots.