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This Mushroom’s Incredibly Bitter Taste Is New to ScienceThe first analysis of mushroom bitterness reveals ultrapotent compoundsBy K. R. Callaway edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Alexander Kurlovich/Alamy Stock PhotoEver bite into something so bitter that you had to spit it out? An ages-old genetic mutation helps you and other animals perceive bitterness and thus avoid…
As revenues from the anti-aging market — riddled with hope and thousands of supplements– surged past $500 million last year, Emory University researchers identified a compound that actively delays aging in cells and organisms. A newly published study in Nature Partner Journals’ Aging demonstrates that psilocin, a byproduct of consuming psilocybin, the active ingredient in…
Often hidden from view, fungi are critical part of our ecosystems. Some can be eaten as mushrooms; others help trees and forests thrive. But that’s not all: they’re also helping us create low-cost, sustainable housing materials and additional income for farmers, says Gabriela D’Elia, director of the Fungal Diversity Survey and a fungi enthusiast…
A home cook who served death cap mushrooms in a dish that killed three of her estranged husband’s relatives has said she used the toxic fungi because they have “more flavor.”Australian mom Erin Patterson accepts that the beef Wellington lunch she prepared in July 2023 was laced with deadly ingredients. So the question at the…
As my mom friend promised, the microdose didn’t give me any psychedelic experiences, though I did feel a slight euphoric tingling sensation upon first ingesting them. After taking them every other day for a few weeks in the morning, I noticed feeling more relaxed and comfortable in my skin. I wasn’t “buzzed,” and didn’t feel…
When asked to pick a favorite Bon Appetit recipe of all time, most staffers will tell you something showstopping. And why not? The site (and app) are full of impressive cakes and applause-worthy party mains, dishes stunning enough to warrant a special call-out. In other words, when we get this question, we bring the big…
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun Weekend Night…
The astronauts of SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, which will fly over Earth’s poles. From left to right: Mission specialist and medical officer Eric Phillips, commander Chun Wang, pilot Rabea Rogge and vehicle commander Jannicke Mikkelsen. (Image credit: SpaceX) A new mission from SpaceX will soon send humans over Earth’s poles for the first time ever.Launching no…
The flu has been surging across the US for weeks. terovesalainen – stock.adobe.com If you’re suffering from the flu, you could use some morel support. Mushrooms have been shown to slow cancer progression, lower blood pressure, improve insulin resistance, shield against brain damage and help keep bones healthy. New research from McGill University in Canada…