Matt Davis

Matt Davis

Matt Davis writes stories about science, technology, bizarre anecdotes from history, esoteric odds and ends, bleak but nevertheless fascinating environmental issues, and whatever else grabs his easily grabbed attention.

Some opioid addicts are flying outside of the U.S. for addiction treatment using the psychedelic drug ibogaine. It has yet to be studied comprehensively, and it comes with its own set of risks.
It's hard to quantify what it means to be good, but this framework takes a stab at breaking down what makes people behave nicely.
In the near future, we might use the toxic gas to power homes.
While the trend towards mindfulness is a pleasant idea, it might not actually be solving anything.
Break out your prospecting gear and space suit.
Scientists have grown a model human esophagus using pluripotent stem cells for the first time.
Handing out tickets might be distracting police departments from working on more serious crimes.