Surprising Science — February 2, 2011

We Shouldn’t Worry About “Designer Babies”

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In vitro babies should be pre-screened for severe birth defects, argues Jacob Appel. If this creates a slippery slope, parents can find “level places on it” (and maybe save money on SAT tutors).

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Neuropsych

An untold story of LSD psychotherapy in communist Czechoslovakia

Uncovering the story of Milan Hausner, the Sadská clinic, and LSD psychotherapy behind the Iron Curtain.

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Business

12 Mark Cuban mantras for success

The innovative investor and entrepreneur deals out advice for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps.

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The Future

6 tech trends that will (likely) change the future for the better

From AI to health and the metaverse, this year’s CES promised new tech that will change lives long after the excitement of the latest TV wears off.

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A vaccine for depression

Ketamine’s remarkable effect bolsters a new theory of mental illness.

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The Learning Curve

An ancient technique can improve your attention span

The modern attention economy hijacks our ability to focus, but an ancient technique offers a means to get it back.

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