Derek Beres

Derek Beres

Derek Beres is a freelance writer. Based in Portland, Oregon, he has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat.

A new study finds LSD — a Schedule I drug with "no medical value" — to be therapeutically beneficial. 
Revenue from tattoo removal services have increased 440% over the last decade. How can we learn to live with regret?
In her new book, Eden Collinsworth investigates morals in a growingly diverse world. 
There is one essential ingredient missing, argues historian Yuval Noah Harari.
The cognitive boost of taking testosterone supplements has not been substantiated — but let’s face it, most men aren’t seeking a better memory when popping testosterone pills. 
Rachel Carson effectively stopped the usage of DDT. This has led to disastrous consequences, writes Paul Offit in his new book, Pandora's Lab. 
Virtual reality and psychedelics are paving new paths for treating mental health.