Drugs that Heal: Could Psychedelics Treat Depression?
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Could psychedelics treat depression? Banned substances such as LSD and psilocybin are now being tested for various afflictions. Several studies are ongoing with one of the largest being conducted by the Charité hospital in Berlin and the Central Institute for Mental Health in Mannheim, Germany....
Windparks im Meer - Chance oder Risiko für die Natur?
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Offshore wind farms are a major player in the move away from fossil fuels, especially in the North Sea, and they are increasing in number. But their impact on the environment is not yet clear: We take a look at ongoing research in Europe that is measuring the impact of wind turbines and their harm,...
Hormones – without them, nothing would work in our body: the messenger substances control our physical and mental state. New studies show how complex the connection between hormones, feelings and behavior really is. Surprisingly, the body's own hormone production is also apparently influenced by...
How our representation of dinosaurs has evolved over time, from the medieval imaginary dragon to the latest feats of scientific imagery, via the bestiary of "fantasy", from "Lord of the Rings" to "Game of Thrones".
Cities around the world have a major problem with rats. The animal has generally been regarded as a carrier of disease and is very unpopular with humans in the western world. However, surprisingly little is known about this dreaded cultural successor. Science is only just beginning to discover the...
In this DVD, Mr. Riddle shares the results of his much reading and research in the area of Carbon 14 dating, and explains the importance of Carbon 12 in conjunction with C-14. He explains in simple terms the molecular breakdown process. He also discusses other dating methods and the underlying...
Documentary about human experiments conducted at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto, California in the 60's, scientific studies about the effects of pure THC.
Discovered about twenty years ago, the immense masses of water vapor that fly over the Amazon, called "flying rivers", fascinate researchers. Their future could be intimately linked to climate change.
Irish director Donagh Coleman explores the extraordinary phenomenon of Tukdam, whereby some Tibetan Buddhist practitioners are able to forestall physical decay at the point of clinical death for days, even weeks, by entering a deep meditative state. Supported by His Holiness the Dalai Lama a group...
