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Beware of scammers posing as therapists to sell drugs online!
Today I investigate the dark reality of scammers targeting vulnerable individuals by pretending to be trained health professionals on social media. I follow the trail of seemingly innocuous spam comments (on facebook!) into black market drug trading and credit card scamming.
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The rise of Self-Driving Labs: AI-Driven chemistry automation
AI-automated synthesis made the cover of Nature earlier this year! In light of this, we will be covering AI and robotic automation in chemistry and medicine
The aftermath of Oregon’s drug legalisation
In late 2020 Oregon decriminalised ALL personal drug use. Recently, significant news coverage is calling this reform a failure and shedding light on Oregon's drug crisis. Can we learn why other countries have successfully decriminalised, and apply this to the US?
Nature’s hackers: 5 animals that cheat evolution for their own gain
Nature is filled with captivating examples of adaptive instincts that guide animals to survive and reproduce. Today, we will explore 5 intriguing animals that "hack" the adaptive traits of other organisms to gain a competitive edge. Discover how the bluestreak cleaner wrasse cheats its way to a quick meal, the orchid mantis lures prey through remarkable mimicry, fireflies exploit mating behavior, and the mimic octopus tricks predators and prey alike. We also unveil the captivating tactics of the firefly squid, using bioluminescent light to lure unsuspecting prey.