Killer whales make seaweed ‘tools’ to scratch each other’s backs
Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other – the first evidence...
Psychology
New guidelines for psychedelics trials aim to be ‘gold standard’
A new set of guidelines for the use of psychedelics in clinical trials including factors such as music, lighting, and...
Mindfulness course effective in people with difficult-to-treat depression
Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical...
Vegetarians’ disgust at eating meat match feelings on eating human flesh or faeces
Many vegetarians who reject meat feel disgust which closely matches the aversion others feel to the idea of eating human...
Gorilla study reveals complex pros and cons of friendship
Friendship comes with complex pros and cons – possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new...
Physical and psychological symptoms of ketamine abuse revealed in research
Ketamine addiction is linked to high levels of physical health problems and psychological consequences, with nearly half of those affected...
Monkey database reveals shift towards open science
A database about monkey behaviour reveals how science is evolving towards a more open, collaborative approach. MacaqueNet contains social behavioural...
First Psychedelics graduates celebrate at Europe’s largest conference in Exeter
The first cohort of graduates from a UK-first programme in psychedelics will be celebrated when Europe’s largest and longest-running conference...
Police officers face twice the risk of traumatic brain injuries and PTSD, survey finds
Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population. Officers who...