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Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes

Dog care below freezing − how to keep your pet warm and safe from cold weather Time outside with your dog in the spring, summer and fall can be lovely. Visiting your favorite downtown café on a cool spring morning, going to a favorite dog park on a clear summer evening or going on walks along a river when the leaves are changing color are all wonderful when the weather is favorable. But in much of the country, when winter rolls around, previously hospitable conditions can  quickly turn chilly and dangerous  for people and pups alike.

Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions A drone attack that  killed three American troops  and wounded at least 34 more at a base in Jordan has increased fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East – and the possibility that the U.S. may be further drawn into the fighting.

Protein to Fuel Everyday Adventures in the Kitchen and Beyond Protein to Fuel Everyday Adventures in the Kitchen and Beyond.  Achieving your goals each day starts with your own health and well-being, both physically and mentally. To ensure you’ve got the energy needed to take on that to-do list and enjoy your favorite activities, turn to familiar ingredients and recipes that pack the protein your body craves. 

‘Collective mind’ bridges societal divides ‘Collective mind’ bridges societal divides − psychology research explores how watching the same thing can bring people together

Where do Israel and Hamas get their weapons?

Aging is complicated – a biologist explains Aging is complicated – a biologist explains why no two people or cells age the same way, and what this means for  anti-aging  interventions

‘No cash accepted’ signs are bad news for millions of unbanked Americans ‘No cash accepted’ signs are bad news for millions of unbanked Americans How many people don’t have a bank account? And just how difficult has it become to live without one?

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects

Mac at 40: User experience was the innovation that launched a technology revolution Technology innovation requires solving hard technical problems, right? Well, yes. And no. As the Apple Macintosh turns 40, what began as Apple prioritizing the squishy concept of “user experience” in its 1984 flagship product is, today, clearly vindicated by its blockbuster products since.

Data brokers know everything about you

The conflict in the Middle East Recent Developments The conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran-backed groups, has escalated significantly over the past 100 days. U.S. President Joe Biden and his administration have been attempting to contain the situation, wary of the potential for regional escalation and the involvement of U.S. forces.

Take laughter, add tears − the secret recipe for the most-liked Super Bowl ads Take laughter, add tears − the secret recipe for the  most-liked  Super Bowl ads. Viewers gravitate toward Super Bowl commercials that incorporate both happiness and sadness,  our 2023 study shows . On the other hand, advertisements that blend happiness and fear turn people off.

College applications rose in states that legalized recreational marijuana College applications rose in states that legalized recreational marijuana. Colleges in states where recreational marijuana became legal over the past decade saw a significant but short-term boost in applications from top-notch students

Trump’s arguments for immunity not as hopeless as some claim

Exploring the Mysteries of Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife Exploring the Mysteries of Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife. Dive into the enigmatic world of near-death experiences (NDEs) and the quest to understand the afterlife, as we explore scientific insights and personal accounts that challenge our perception of life and death.

What is resilience?

Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement − a media and disinformation expert explains the danger of political violence orchestrated over social media

Keeping a streak alive Keeping a streak alive can be strong motivation to stick with a chosen activity. An activity streak has the power to compel behavior, and marketers have taken note. Marketing researchers  Jackie Silverman  and  Alixandra Barasch  recently documented 101 unique instances, including Snapchat, Candy Crush Saga, Wordle and the Duolingo language learning platform, of apps that have  incorporated streaks into their architecture  by tracking the number of consecutive days users complete a task.