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Trump Loosens Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs

“White House officials, citing the epidemic of opioid deaths and the soaring number of veteran suicides, said the administration was committed to speeding up the approval process for compounds that demonstrate efficacy in treating such conditions.”

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Get the Facts: Nebraska Medicine psychiatrist explains symptom of schizophrenia The mental disorder includes symptoms like delusions, hallucinations and lack of motivation.

"People with schizophrenia are much, much more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators of violence," O'Dell said.

Important reminder from our @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social psychiatrist that challenges stereotypes about people lucky with psychosis.

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A brown boiled and marinated egg held before a colorful row of apartment buildings with a tall skyscraper in the background

A brown boiled and marinated egg held before a colorful row of apartment buildings with a tall skyscraper in the background

I can confirm that eating the iconic Taiwanese tea egg from 7-Eleven while gazing at Taipei 101 in the distance makes everything better 🙂🌱

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Why your job’s complexity level may affect your risk of dementia Having a job that involves high levels of decision-making or creativity, rather than repetitive or manual tasks, could help keep the mind sharp and active, research shows.

After controlling for education, high occupational complexity, compared to low occupational complexity, was associated with a 19 percent increase in dementia-free survival time.”

Despite all the challenges, creative work may protect against dementia.

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I Uploaded My Blood Work to AI. Am I Oversharing? When you connect health data to a chatbot, you get results. But you must understand the risks.

“Dr. Ami Bhatt, a cardiologist and the chief innovation officer of the American College of Cardiology, said this data is vulnerable when patients use chatbots, which don’t offer healthcare-grade privacy and security protections.”

A wise caution.

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NASA releases stunning first images of Earth captured by moonbound Artemis II astronauts NASA released the Artemis II astronauts' first images of Earth. See here.

Gazing at earth from afar shows how we’re all connected 🌎

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Artemis II crew share first words from space The team completes a critical engine burn that will propel the spacecraft to the far side of the Moon.

"No matter where you're from or what you look like, we are one people," he said.

Astronauts have a unique perspective on international teamwork in tense times 🌍

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The Year’s First Blockbuster Movie Also Spawned a Hit Sweater The snag is: You have to knit the fox-emblazoned cardigan Ryan Gosling wears in “Project Hail Mary” yourself.

“Project Hail Mary has fans craving the cozy zip-up emblazoned with foxes that his science-teacher hero wears on a mission to save Earth.”

We all need a cozy sweater, and it’s cool that the knitting and the space community are coming together 😀

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Why Some Young People Are Ditching Their Smartphones for Dumbphones, Flip Phones What happens when a growing cohort of young people decide to ditch their devices?

“I’m more content. I’m much more measured and less reactive. I’m not as plugged in to online hot takes and the dumb brevity that kind of rules our world right now. I think I’ve gotten far more willing to admit when I’m wrong.”

Life after smartphones 🌱

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How a Massive KitKat Heist Turned Into Crisis PR Gold The Nestlé response to the stolen chocolate shows how there’s no bad news if you can turn it into a meme.

“We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat—but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally and made a break with more than 12 metric tons of our chocolate,” the company said in a statement.”

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Column | This simple trick can cut your risk of traveler’s diarrhea by 65 percent Hint: It’s inexpensive and probably sitting in your medicine cabinet right now.

Choose fruits you peel yourself; approach salads with suspicion. A mango you’ve peeled yourself is a safer bet than cold leafy greens washed in local water.”

Good tip to lower the risk of GI illness when traveling.

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There is nothing more inspiring than working with suh an inspiring team on #nationaldoctorsday! Thanks to each of our @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social physicians who transform lives through patient care, teaching, research and community engagement all year long 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Essay | How I Overcame the AI Doomsday Warnings About My Kid’s Future There are lots of reasons to be anxious as a parent. The best advice I’ve been given has nothing to do with trying to AI-proof your children’s careers.

“Ultimately, the task of parenting hasn’t changed, despite the demoralization of AI. It’s still about: How can we raise adaptable, grounded humans, who can respond to disruption.”

So important to emphasize resilience in life and career guidance 🌱

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Cake Picnic 2026: Inside Sydney's giant cake party Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

"I had no idea that I could ever go on tour for cake," laughs Cake Picnic founder Elisa Sunga, part-time hobby baker and full-time Google employee.

Love this idea of gathering with fellow dessert aficionados for an outdoor feast 😀

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Here's some of the real science behind the science fiction film ‘Project Hail Mary’ The new science fiction film adaptation leans heavily on real science done by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, more commonly known as NASA.

Even the credits incorporate real astrophotography into the final moments of "Project Hail Mary." The movie tapped an award-winning Australian astrophotographer named Rod Prazeres.”

Cool blend of science & story!

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After a decade as a Yale hospital janitor, she is now a doctor there “I still can’t believe it,” said Shay Taylor-Allen, who landed a residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, where she was born and spent most of her adult life on the cleaning staff.

“I want to build a bridge between doctors and other service workers,” she said. “When I was there as a janitor, I felt like I couldn’t speak to the doctors … they were so untouchable.”

Truly inspiring to hear the stories of first generation physicians 🌱

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What next for big tech after landmark social media addiction verdict? The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

“This landmark verdict, along with many other similar lawsuits against social media companies, signals a shift in how courts view platform design as a set of choices that can carry real legal and social consequences.”

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Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

“The snail's pace is intentional: as if carrying a precious Ming vase, the slow, gentle motion reduces stresses on the multi‑billion‑dollar rocket and launch tower.”

A reminder that even slow movement is still progress when we start a new project 🌱

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Young Graduates Face the Grimmest Job Market in Years

“While the gap has narrowed in recent years, the unemployment rate for recent college graduates remains lower than for all young workers. Young people with college degrees remain more likely to be employed and to have higher paying jobs.”

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ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Entered the WSJ Bracket Pool. One Might Actually Win. The AI ringers struggled at first. But soon, they were calling upsets, picking against the crowd—and beating the humans.

“In the end, all three models relied heavily on favorites. They had their reasoning for that, too: AI models don’t believe in fairy tales.”

Intriguing to see top AI models predict the outcomes of March Madness! And they made errors too 🙂

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German Mathematician Wins Abel Prize for Number Theory Work

“I’m getting old, and I thought I’m beyond the time for such prizes, but apparently not,” Dr. Faltings said. “I guess I have to rent a tuxedo.”

A reminder that innovation can occur at any age.

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Which countries are happiest? World Happiness Report releases 2026 rankings The latest World Happiness Report 2026 says that heavy social media use has contributed to a stark decline in well-being among young people. Here's which country is considered happiest.

“Young people who use social media for less than one hour per day report the highest levels of well-being, researchers said, higher than those who do not use social media at all.”

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Being ‘the Next Warren Buffett’ Sounds Like an Honor. It Is More of a Curse. There is only one Oracle of Omaha, though many have laid claim to a role as his spiritual successor.

“I certainly can’t think of anything, at age 95, I’d rather be doing,” Buffett said in an interview.

The legacy of Warren Buffett is not only about amazing financial acumen, but also his deep commitment to philanthropy which extends to his children.

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In Coffee-Crazed Hanoi, a Hunt for the Perfect Cup On a trip to the highly caffeinated capital of Vietnam, options for a pick-me-up range from traditional egg coffee to wild fruit-infused inventions.

“Coffee and fruit is a popular pairing among Vietnam’s younger drinkers, including those inside Blackbird’s Old Quarter location, where teens and 20-somethings sip espresso drinks spiked with banana, mango, pomegranate, kumquat, sugar cane and more.”

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State leaders offer update as wildfires rage across western Nebraska State officials provided an update Monday during a briefing at a Nebraska National Guard base in Lincoln, describing the massive scale of the fire and the ongoing effort to control it.

“The Morrill Fire burning across Nebraska’s Panhandle has grown into the largest wildfire in the state’s recorded history, scorching more than 570,000 acres.”

Any disaster can be traumatic. If you are struggling, call or text 988.

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She Hoped Ketamine Would Rewire Her Brain. She Didn’t Live to See It Work. The psychedelic-like anesthetic is at the heart of a booming online industry that promises relief from depression but has also led to harm.

Psychiatrists say that for ketamine to be safe and effective against depression, it should be given in low, intermittent doses under medical supervision.”

Concerning reports of addiction, serious side effects & even death from unsupervised use at home.

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OpenAI’s Bid to Allow X-Rated Talk Is Freaking Out Its Own Advisers Warnings surface that the company risks creating a ‘sexy suicide coach’ if it begins allowing sexually explicit chats

“In proposing to allow sexually explicit conversations with its popular chatbot, OpenAI exposed fractures over how to balance rapid user growth and digital freedom with safety and child protection.”

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