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T. rex is at the center of debate over dinosaur intelligence

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Predicting even the physical appearance of a dinosaur or any extinct animal based on its fossils is a tricky proposition that involves many uncertainties. Assessing a dinosaur’s intelligence is exponentially more difficult given the numerous factors contributing to this trait. A study published last year by Vanderbilt University neuroscientist… Read More »

Increasing demand for stronger cannabis highlights risk of cannabis-induced psychiatric disorders

Anders Gilliand was just 17 years old when he started losing touch with reality. “He thought there were higher beings communicating with him to tell him what to do or who he was,” said his mother, Kristin Gilliand, who lives in Nashville. Her son, who had used marijuana since the age of 14, was diagnosed… Read More »