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Ancient Scorpion, Vision Gene Therapy, Psychedelic Recovery, Drug Risks

6/14/2026

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UK scientists identified Praearcturus, a dog-sized scorpion that lived 415 million years ago.
A world-first gene-therapy trial began to rejuvenate retinal cells and reverse vision loss.
Chemist Rakia Dhaoui reported simulated nuclear fallout produced unexpected cesium cooling and mixing.
An 80-year-old dementia patient briefly regained speech and mobility after a large psilocybin dose.
Tests showed quetiapine slowed reaction time and increased lane-drift by 33 percent.

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Story summary

UK scientists identified Praearcturus, a dog-sized scorpion that lived 415 million years ago.
A world-first gene-therapy trial began to rejuvenate retinal cells and reverse vision loss.
Chemist Rakia Dhaoui reported simulated nuclear fallout produced unexpected cesium cooling and mixing.
An 80-year-old dementia patient briefly regained speech and mobility after a large psilocybin dose.
Tests showed quetiapine slowed reaction time and increased lane-drift by 33 percent.