Researchers pooled data from over 500 fMRI scans of 267 participants under LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, DMT and ayahuasca. They found these drugs boost cross-talk between sensory and abstract-thinking regions, reducing the gap between perception and thought, and refuted broad claims of default mode network disintegration.

Withings introduces the Body Scan 2, a $600 smart scale designed to provide comprehensive health insights by measuring over 60 biomarkers related to longevity and chronic illness risk. The device, equipped with medical-grade technologies, aims to help users spot early signs of health issues and make lifestyle adjustments for better long-term health outcomes.