Psychoactive drugs have a history of influencing some of the world’s greatest writers, artists and musicians. Both the high and the art we create from this experience is unique to each person, and can be as much of a hindrance as a help.
It’s delicate terrain for women struggling with their mental health during the trials of new motherhood. In some cases, psychiatrists suggest drug-based intervention is the safest option.
In the 1970s, political and cultural stigma kneecapped decades of research on the use of psychedelic drugs to treat mental illness. Now scientists are returning for a second look.
In remote northwestern Australia, two young ecologists watch their helicopter disappear into the distance. They are suddenly very alone in one of the most spectacular places on earth.
The impersonal culture of scientific workplaces can promote conformity while sweeping our innate differences under the rug. LGBTI researchers share how this has coloured their professional interactions and experiences.
English is the prevailing language of science and academia. In many ways this is advantageous, but lack of diversity can be problematic when trying to share findings and ideas.
From a young age, most of us are encouraged to read fiction. Researchers are now finding that reading literary works can alter the development of our brains and help us gain a sense of empathy.
Do you always learn from your experiences? Google has designed AI that learned to play the Chinese board game Go by making mistakes — and it beat the world champion earlier this month.