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California Debates Extending PTSD Coverage to More First Responders

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. A paramedic for about 30 years, Susan Farren knew all was not well with first responders: Eight of her colleagues had died […]

Published on May 9, 2023

Legal Pot Is More Potent Than Ever — And Still Largely Unregulated

Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant’s main psychoactive ingredient, have grown more potent and more dangerous as legalization has made them more widely available. Although decades ago the THC content of weed was commonly less than 1.5%, some products on the market today are more than 90% THC. The buzz of yesteryear has […]

Published on May 9, 2023

Extracting the best flavor from coffee

Brewing coffee is like solving a puzzle. In this flavorful journey, scientists have delved into the depths of coffee extraction using a nifty mathematical model. They divided the coffee region into two parts to investigate if uneven flow really weakens our beloved espresso. To mimic reality, they stacked one region with tightly packed coffee, causing […]

Published on May 9, 2023