Oregon becomes first state to legalize psychedelic mushrooms
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Oregon becomes first state to legalize psychedelic mushrooms
Oregon will become the first state in the country to legalize psilocybin with the passage of Measure 109.
Chameleons Not Seen by Scientists for Century Found in a Madagascar Hotel Garden
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Chameleons Not Seen By Scientists For 100 Years Found in a Madagascar Hotel Garden
Voeltzkow's chameleon, not seen by science in 100 years, was rediscovered when scientists found it lounging in a hotel garden.
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The Voeltzkow’s Chameleon had been lost to science since 1913...but no longer! An expedition team rediscovered the colorful species during an expedition in Madagascar. This is the 6th of our most wanted lost species found!
Far from requiring to delve into dark, steamy jungles full of spines, barbs, bites, and venom, more than 15 Voeltzkow’s chameleons were found in the final two days of the expedition, lounging in an unkempt hotel garden in town.
The Voeltzkow’s Chameleon had been lost to science since 1913...but no longer! An expedition team rediscovered the colorful species during an expedition in Madagascar. This is the 6th of our most wanted lost species found!
Far from requiring to delve into dark, steamy jungles full of spines, barbs, bites, and venom, more than 15 Voeltzkow’s chameleons were found in the final two days of the expedition, lounging in an unkempt hotel garden in town.
Treat artificial light like other forms of pollution, say scientists
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the Guardian
Treat artificial light like other forms of pollution, say scientists
Impact of human illumination has grown to point of systemic disruption, researchers find
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The rise of platonic co-parenting
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the Guardian
‘I wanted to meet a mate and have a baby without wasting time’: the rise of platonic co-parenting
They’re ready to start a family, but can’t wait for The One. As ‘mating’ sites boom under lockdown, we meet those hoping for a better way to raise a child
Oregon decriminalizes possession of street drugs, becoming first in nation
Oregon becomes first U.S. state to decriminalize possession of all drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and meth, for personal use
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Oregon becomes first U.S. state to decriminalize possession of all drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and meth, for personal use
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OregonLive
Oregon decriminalizes possession of street drugs, becoming first in nation
Partial returns showed strong support among voters for Measure 110, a coup for the New York-based Drug Policy Alliance, the same criminal justice reform group that backed Oregon’s successful marijuana legalization effort in 2014.
Is it faux or is it real?
“Shoppers looking for faux fur have a problem – they may be buying real fur without knowing it”
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“Shoppers looking for faux fur have a problem – they may be buying real fur without knowing it”
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CHOICE
Fur labelled as fake may be real | CHOICE
Real animal fur, labelled as fake or faux fur, has been found on products at Melbourne markets. CHOICE investigates.
Fears of mutated coronavirus transmission from minks to humans prompts Denmark to seek cull
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Fears of mutated coronavirus transmission from minks to humans prompts Denmark to seek cull | CBC News
Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday that the government wants to cull its entire herd of minks to minimize the risk of the animals re-transmitting a mutated form of the coronavirus to humans.
New study finds psilocybin greatly and quickly relieves depression
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Can psilocybin cure depression? This new study finds that yes, mushrooms can help.
Can psilocybin cure depression? A new study finds that "magic mushrooms" greatly reduced depressive symptoms after as few as two doses.
750M genetically modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida
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Florida mosquitoes: 750 million genetically modified insects to be released
The aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences.
Oregon just voted to decriminalize all drugs
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Vox
Oregon just voted to decriminalize all drugs
Oregon voters have taken a big step toward ending the war on drugs.
Dutch brewery burns iron as a clean, recyclable fuel
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New Atlas
World first: Dutch brewery burns iron as a clean, recyclable fuel
Many industries use heat-intensive processes that generally require the burning of fossil fuels, but a surprising green fuel alternative is emerging in the form of metal powders. Ground very fine, cheap iron powder burns readily at high temperatures, releasing…
CERN Online introductory lectures on quantum computing from 6 November
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CERN
Online introductory lectures on quantum computing from 6 November
A series of weekly lectures on the basics of quantum computing will be broadcast via webcast starting 6 November 2020 at 10.30 a.m. CET. New lectures will be broadcast each Friday of the next seven weeks. The talks will focus on the practical aspects of quantum…