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Somerville, Massachusetts decriminalizes naturally occurring psychedelics
January 15, 2021

Somerville, Massachusetts decriminalizes naturally occurring psychedelics

The Somerville City Council voted 9-0 to decriminalize the possession of entheogenic plants, including psilocybin mushrooms and ibogaine.

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Experimental Alzheimer’s drug delivers promising Phase 2 trial results
January 14, 2021

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug delivers promising Phase 2 trial results

According to the new data from pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, the antibody donanemab slowed cognitive decline by 32% compared to a placebo.

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The United States’ first trans state senator is sworn in to office
January 14, 2021

The United States’ first trans state senator is sworn in to office

Sarah McBride is now the highest-ranking transgender elected official in U.S. history.

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AI-powered recycling robots now deployed in three continents and 20 states
January 13, 2021

AI-powered recycling robots now deployed in three continents and 20 states

AMP Robotics’s AI-powered recycling robot that can sort through recyclables twice as fast as its human counterparts has gone global.

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Nevada retroactively recognizes same-sex marriages
January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

Nevada retroactively recognizes same-sex marriages

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that the state must honor marriages of same-sex couples performed before the state legalized marriage equality in 2014.

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U.S. government lifts ban on federal student aid for incarcerated individuals
January 12, 2021

U.S. government lifts ban on federal student aid for incarcerated individuals

The lifted ban is part of the $1.4 trillion government pandemic stimulus package for 2021 and reflects a long push for prison reform which encourages rehabilitation and lowered incarceration rates.

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Researchers have solved a water desalination problem that had baffled scientists for decades
January 8, 2021

Researchers have solved a water desalination problem that had baffled scientists for decades

The research team, in partnership with DuPont Water Solutions, solved an important aspect of this mystery, opening the door to reduce costs of clean water production.

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Psychedelic research center launched at New York’s Mount Sinai
January 8, 2021

Psychedelic research center launched at New York’s Mount Sinai

Named the Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research the institution is first focusing on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD.

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Boston Red Sox hire first Black woman to coach in MLB history
January 8, 2021

Boston Red Sox hire first Black woman to coach in MLB history

Bianca Smith will serve as a minor league coach at the club’s player development facility in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Raphael Warnock wins election to become Georgia’s first Black senator
January 7, 2021

Raphael Warnock wins election to become Georgia’s first Black senator

As the New York Times eloquently pointed out, the election in Georgia “was also a rare chance for one Senate barrier breaker to pass the torch to another.”

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    New initiative is paying farmers to combat Amazon feforestation

    January 15, 2021
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    Ivory Coast designates first-ever marine sanctuary

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  • Somerville, Massachusetts decriminalizes naturally occurring psychedelics

    Somerville, Massachusetts decriminalizes naturally occurring psychedelics

    January 15, 2021
  • Experimental Alzheimer’s drug delivers promising Phase 2 trial results

    Experimental Alzheimer’s drug delivers promising Phase 2 trial results

    January 14, 2021
  • The United States’ first trans state senator is sworn in to office

    The United States’ first trans state senator is sworn in to office

    January 14, 2021
  • Africa’s Great Green Wall effort gets $14 billion cash injection

    Africa’s Great Green Wall effort gets $14 billion cash injection

    January 14, 2021
  • AI-powered recycling robots now deployed in three continents and 20 states

    AI-powered recycling robots now deployed in three continents and 20 states

    January 13, 2021
  • 50 countries pledge to conserve 30% of land and water

    50 countries pledge to conserve 30% of land and water

    January 13, 2021
  • Saudi Arabia is building a zero-carbon city in a 100-mile straight line

    Saudi Arabia is building a zero-carbon city in a 100-mile straight line

    January 13, 2021
  • Nevada retroactively recognizes same-sex marriages

    Nevada retroactively recognizes same-sex marriages

    January 12, 2021
  • Record number of people sign up for Veganuary challenge

    Record number of people sign up for Veganuary challenge

    January 12, 2021
  • U.S. government lifts ban on federal student aid for incarcerated individuals

    U.S. government lifts ban on federal student aid for incarcerated individuals

    January 12, 2021
  • The UK will soon have a dedicated register of tradeswomen

    The UK will soon have a dedicated register of tradeswomen

    January 11, 2021
  • Indian startup turns polluted air into climate-friendly tiles

    Indian startup turns polluted air into climate-friendly tiles

    January 11, 2021
  • Chinese fast food chain swaps all chicken eggs with plant-based versions

    Chinese fast food chain swaps all chicken eggs with plant-based versions

    January 11, 2021
  • Researchers have solved a water desalination problem that had baffled scientists for decades

    Researchers have solved a water desalination problem that had baffled scientists for decades

    January 8, 2021
  • Psychedelic research center launched at New York’s Mount Sinai

    Psychedelic research center launched at New York’s Mount Sinai

    January 8, 2021
  • Boston Red Sox hire first Black woman to coach in MLB history

    Boston Red Sox hire first Black woman to coach in MLB history

    January 8, 2021
  • DPA is installing electric vehicle charging stations across Zimbabwe

    DPA is installing electric vehicle charging stations across Zimbabwe

    January 7, 2021
  • Plastic straws and single-use bags vanish from China as ban kicks in

    Plastic straws and single-use bags vanish from China as ban kicks in

    January 7, 2021

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