LSD really does open your mind: Psychedelic drugs ‘rewind’ brain functions making it easier to ‘unlearn normal perception’, new study finds A group of researchers at Cornell University found that psychedelics like LSD can break down the barriers of the brain that shape the way we perceive reality The brain takes information and and filters … Read more
LSD really does open your mind: Psychedelic drugs ‘rewind’ brain functions making it easier to ‘unlearn normal perception’, new study finds A group of researchers at Cornell University found that psychedelics like LSD can break down the barriers of the brain that shape the way we perceive reality The brain takes information and and filters … Read more
Working class Civil Service staff are blocked from succeeding because they don’t speak the same ‘secret code’ as their posher peers who drop Latin into casual conversations. The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) revealed nearly three-quarters of senior officials come from privileged backgrounds. A quarter of those holding the top jobs attended independent schools. And analysis of … Read more
Working class Civil Service staff are blocked from succeeding because they don’t speak the same ‘secret code’ as their posher peers who drop Latin into casual conversations. The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) revealed nearly three-quarters of senior officials come from privileged backgrounds. A quarter of those holding the top jobs attended independent schools. And analysis of … Read more
‘It’s an actual tarantula!’ Jesy Nelson is panic-stricken as she finds HUGE spider in her kitchen sink and insists she can see hairs on its legs By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 14:54 BST, 19 May 2021 | Updated: 15:08 BST, 19 May 2021 Jesy Nelson was left panic-stricken on Wednesday afternoon as she found … Read more
Some of the most popular face masks on the market have ‘alarming flaws’, tests show, with the worst only trapping a third of bacterial particles. Consumer group Which? tested a range of popular brands and styles of face coverings and masks for how well they filtered particles, how breathable they were, and how they fared … Read more
Working in group? You’ll want more women in your team! Females boost collective intelligence more than men, study finds Researcher ran machine learning algorithms over 22 studies on group dynamics They explored ‘collective intelligence’ and what can predict success or failure Collective intelligence is a measure of a group ability to work together on issues … Read more
Microplastics are plastic particles measuring less than five millimetres (0.2 inches). They have hit the headlines over recent years, as improper disposal has resulted in tonnes of waste making its way into the ocean. Each year, tonnes of plastic waste fails to get recycled and dealt with correctly, which can mean they end up in … Read more
There are roughly 50 billion birds alive on the Earth today, a big data study has found — the equivalent of around six for every individual human on the planet. Researchers from Australia’s University of New South Wales (UNSW) estimated how many birds there are across 9,700 species, all the way from pigeons to penguins. … Read more
Age really is just a number! More than half Americans over 40 feel seven years YOUNGER than they really are, study finds A survey of 2,000 Americans found 77% feel seven years younger than their age This is because they still see their younger selves when looking in the mirror Participants felt older when they … Read more