Approval For Government Handling Of Coronavirus Hits A New Low

In a new HuffPost/YouGov poll, only about one-third of the public approves.

What Other Countries Can Teach The U.S. About Safely Reopening Schools

Creativity, patience and low community spread help. So, apparently, do wings.

3 Ways Postal Banking Could Help Save Our COVID-Ravaged Economy

The pandemic would be a great time to bring this Depression-era financial system back.

Dave Grohl Scorches Trump And DeVos In Powerful Essay About Reopening Schools

“Teachers want to teach, not die, and we should support and protect them like the national treasures that they are.”

The Chicks’ Natalie Maines Jokes She’d ‘Make Out’ With George W. Bush Over Trump

The Texas-born singer-songwriter said she’s reconsidered her opinion of Bush given the current president.

Image Reveals First Ever Look At 2 Exoplanets Rotating Around A Sun-Like Star

Captured by the Very Large Telescope, the image shows a star and two gas giants roughly 300 light-years away.

Maisie Williams Is Excited For Fans To See Same-Sex Love Story In ‘New Mutants’

“I think at the heart of it is just this really lovely love story,” the actor said during virtual Comic-Con.

Minnesota Adopts Police Reforms Following George Floyd Protests

The governor signed a police accountability bill into law after nearly two months of demonstrations.

Intel Says Its 7nm Chips Are—Surprise!—Delayed By At Least a Year

If you’ve been following along with Intel’s troubles moving away from its 14nm process to 10nm over the years, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that the company is now having trouble getting its 7nm process off the ground. On its Q2 earnings call today, Intel revealed that it’s pushing back its previously…

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Magic mushroom compound psilocybin may help treat OCD, too

Psilocybin, the best-known psychoactive compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, has been implicated as a potential way to treat depression, anxiety, end-of-life fears, and possibly PTSD. A new study has found evidence that this compound may also be an effective way to treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), assuming it is paired with other known strategies like psychotherapy. The scientific community is experiencing … Continue reading