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You Can Watch a Bunch of Civilians Go to Space in September, Instead of Billionaires
One very exciting space event is on the cards for September as Inspiration4, the first all-civilian orbital mission, prepares to launch.
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Fitbit Has Joined the Ranks of Smartwatches With ECG Approval in Australia
The TGA has approved the use of an ECG app in two Fitbit smartwatches bringing new health-monitoring features to Australian users.
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This Research Project Aims To Prove That Australia’s Magic Mushrooms Can Treat Severe Mental Illness
Scientists at the University of Queensland say that Australia’s native magic mushrooms could treat severe depression as well as addictions and disorders. As reported by the ABC, University of Queensland mycologist and evolutionarily biologist Dr. Alistair McTaggart has gathered Australia’s first legal collection of psilocybin mushrooms — commonly known as magic mushrooms — in a…
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The Truth About Ivermectin
Ivermectin, a long-used antiparasitic treatment for both humans and animals, has recently usurped hydroxychloroquine as the “do your own research” internet crowd’s go-to panacea for covid-19. It’s widely discussed in Facebook groups, peddled by shady websites, and even mentioned by Fox News hosts. Swaths of people are now convinced that ivermectin both treats and prevents…