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Researchers report 20 micrograms of LSD delivers similar analgesic results to opioids such as oxycodone and morphine in an acute pain test

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LSD microdose trial for acute pain relief reports “remarkable” results

An incredible, first-of-its-kind trial testing the pain-killing properties of LSD microdoses has delivered the compelling suggestion that tiny, non-psychedelic doses of this infamous drug could serve as an effective analgesic.

A new study explains how mediation and yoga can reduce the perception of pain (Photo: Shutterstock)

Health & Wellbeing

Study supports the mental benefits of yoga and meditation

Yoga practitioners know firsthand the physical and mental benefits the activity produces, as meditation is often embedded in yoga sessions. Now, yogis have got science to back their claims of well-being and focus.

The lab-grown burger was served with the usual trappings for presentation purposes

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First public tasting of US$330,000 lab-grown burger

On Monday, at a press conference in London, a lab-grown burger was served up for its first public tasting. The burger cost a cool €250,000 (about US$330,000) to produce and is intended to help find new ways to increase meat production while reducing pressure on the environment.