Illegal, underground and said to be brimming with health benefits — the practice of taking small amounts of psychedelic drugs is growing increasingly popular, yet it remains relatively unstudied and its reported benefits unproven.
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Scientists revived tiny Siberian worms that had been frozen in permafrost for 42,000 years — and they started moving and eating
Agricultural Research Service/ Wikimedia Commons Russian scientists have revived tiny worms that had been frozen for 42,000 years. After being removed from Siberian permafrost, the worms were gradually thawed in a lab until they started moving around and consuming food. The scientists say their findings could have implications for astrobiology and cryomedicine. A group of […]
A new treatment for a condition that can feel like tiny people skating on razor blades in your stomach and affects an estimated 200 million women just got approved (ABBV)
Reuters The FDA just approved elagolix, a new treatment for women living with endometriosis. Endometriosis, a condition that affects millions of women, occurs when tissue from the uterus grows outside of it, leading to cysts, heavy bleeding, and scarring. It’s the first new treatment in a pill form for the disorder in more than a […]
How tiny Liechtenstein aims to become a big player in blockchain
GUEST: Arriving in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, is like walking onto the set of Frozen or some other classic Disney movie. The Prince’s castle sits perched on the side of a mountain, overlooking the small town below. With a population of only 36,000, every citizen of the country could comfortably fit inside Yankee stadium, […]
Tiny balloon catheter used by military stops bleeding in trauma patients
A balloon catheter that is inflated inside the aorta to stop severe bleeding was approved by Health Canada in late 2017 and the McGill University Health Centre is now believed to be the only institution in the country employing the life-saving device.
How to Be More Productive: 4 Tiny Tweaks That Will 10x Your Productivity
Are you struggling to be more productive? Don’t overlook these tips. […] Read More…
Elon Musk’s tiny submarine is headed for the Thai caves — but it may not make it in time to help
Max Whittaker / Getty Images Elon Musk has offered his assistance and floated plans to save the soccer team stranded in a Thai cave network. He said he sent a mini-submarine to Thailand, which is expected to arrive Monday night local time. However, rescue efforts are already underway and may be over by the time […]
Eugenie Bouchard brushes off Wimbledon loss with cute sunshine snap in tiny denim shorts
Eugenie Bouchard might not be in the best of spirits today, having been knocked out in the third round of Wimbledon yesterday. The tennis babe has been playing professionally for nine years, but in that time has also established herself as a successful model. The Canadian has appeared twice in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit […]
Most stockmarket returns come from a tiny fraction of shares
IN his book about the use of language, “The King’s English”, Kingsley Amis describes a tug-of-war. On one side are “berks”, careless and coarse, who would destroy the language by polluting it. On the other side are priggish “wankers”, who would destroy it by sterilisation. The battle lines look similar in investment. The divide is […]
Peru fans storm tiny World Cup host city Saransk before Denmark clash (VIDEOS)
Peruvian fans turned the streets of Saransk – the smallest of the World Cup host cities – into a giant Latin American carnival as they marched towards Mordovia Arena to watch their team face Denmark. Peru are appearing at their first World Cup finals since 1982, and their fans have been out in force to […]
