New Scientist
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Bespoke brain implant gives long-term relief from chronic pain
An implant that monitors brain activity and provides personalised stimulation halved the discomfort of people living with chronic pain
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Volcanic eruptions may have helped spark the French Revolution
Social upheaval across Europe between 1250 and 1860 correlates with volcanic eruptions, reduced sunspot activity and surging food prices
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Just one dose of psilocybin seems to be enough to rewire the brain
Psilocybin appears to alter brain networks linked to repetitive negative thoughts, which may explain how the drug helps to treat some mental health conditions
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Hottest engine in the world reveals weirdness of microscopic physics
A tiny engine comprised of a glass bead zapped with electric fields behaves as if it is operating 2000 times hotter than the sun
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Go-to therapy for chronic sinus condition doesn't work that well
Surgery, not antibiotics, might be the best way to treat chronic rhinosinusitis, a condition that leaves people with a permanently blocked or runny nose and a reduced sense of smell