NPR science podcast Short Wave brings us the stories of how Fiddler crabs drum their mating songs into the sand, growing chicken nuggets in the lab, and a drug like LSD — without the trip. It's time ...

Scientists have long known that psychedelics like LSD can help the brain grow new connections. These drugs promote something called neuroplasticity, which helps the brain heal from mental illness. But ...

A rigorous new study finds that a single dose of LSD can ease anxiety and depression for months. The study involved 198 adults with generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, a disabling form of anxiety ...

Diplo is on a high for New Year’s! The DJ, 46, revealed while being interviewed on New Year’s Eve Live with Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper on Tuesday, Dec. 31, that he was currently tripping on LSD to ...

Diplo ended 2024 on a high — literally. The 46-year-old DJ shocked Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper when he revealed he was tripping on LSD during his virtual appearance on CNN’s New Year’s Eve special.

Researchers are studying psychedelics as a possible treatment for conditions like depression, PTSD and substance use disorders. But they don't know exactly how these drugs work. Getting the answer to ...

This trip might just be worth taking. New research suggests that microdosing a popular psychedelic may provide relief for people struggling with major depressive disorder. That’s noteworthy, since ...

Comedian and best-selling author Chelsea Handler told Jimmy Kimmel that she celebrated her 50th birthday earlier this year skiing while microdosing LSD. She told the late night talk host on his ...