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Jellyfish: The future of ocean research?

John O. Dabiri has developed a non-harmful robotic attachment for jellyfish. This new device allows researchers to potentially access larger ocean regions. But how did the path to robotic jellyfish begin?

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Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy shakes off an old stigma

In a February 19, 2022, panel at the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science conference, researchers and practitioners of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy discussed promising results from studies and clinical trials that could tip the balance in favor of bringing psychedelic therapies into mainstream medical practice.

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When stuttering sticks around

New evidence presented by a panel at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting explained that a more nuanced view of stuttering as a neurodevelopmental disorder may be necessary to address both the biological and social needs of people who stutter.