FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 5, 2026·9 min readPsychedelic Trips Can Halt Political HateThe collective cultural mood surrounding a psychedelic experience shapes its psychological aftermath. Participants whose most intense trips occurred on the Fourth of July reported a long-term decrease in support for partisan violence, while those whose experiences coincided with national party conventions or election season demonstrated an increase in violent partisan support.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 2, 2019·2 min readEmotional trauma and fear most likely cause of ‘Havana Syndrome’Study reports the mysterious symptoms suffered by diplomats in Havana during 2016 and 2017 may have been caused by emotional trauma and fear. The authors claim Havana Syndrome is akin to "shell shock" symptoms, associated with war trauma.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 4, 2019·2 min readDa Vinci’s hand impairment caused by nerve damage, not strokeTraumatic damage to the right upper arm, resulting in ulnar palsy, and not a stroke, may have been the reason for da Vinci's impaired painting skills later in life, researchers speculate.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 6, 2018·2 min readCan Over the Counter Pain Medications Influence Thoughts and Emotions?A new study reveals over the counter pain killers may negatively influence information processing and emotional response.Read More
