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David Lane

@dml125.bsky.social

Professor Emeritus, Psychological Sciences and Statistics, Rice University Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Cognitive Psychology Statistics Education United States Chess Federation (USCF) National Master

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David Lane@dml125.bsky.social · 3w ago

More amazing animal friendships here.

Unlikely Friendships

It is exactly like Isaiah 11:6: “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid . . . ” Written by National Geographic magazine writer Jennifer Holland, Unlikely ...

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Michele Lane@lifecoach4u.bsky.social · 3w ago

#Friendship #dog #duck #heal Read this & be touched by this unlikely friendship,which becomes therapeutically healing for the dog who had seizures & was withdrawing.It is so inspiring seeing loving connection.If only more people would do the same & embrace diversity!Open your minds🎶 wapo.st/4ph2jPr

Michele Lane@lifecoach4u.bsky.social · 5mo ago

#DMT #Depression #hope “encouraging results from trials of psilocybin for depression,possibility psychedelic-assisted treatments could eventually gain regulatory approval Finally hope of meaningful relief from a SingleSupervised session offers cautious optimism” www.optimistdaily.com/2026/02/sing...

Single dose of DMT shows promise for treatment-resistant depression in early clinical trial | The Optimist Daily

A small trial finds one dose of DMT, paired with psychotherapy, may significantly reduce depression symptoms for months.

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David Lane@dml125.bsky.social · 8mo ago

#solar #environment #agriculture #energy 🧪 “ … scientists have discovered that, by placing solar panels at least eight meters (about 26 feet) apart, they can optimize both crop production and electricity generation”

Scientists make groundbreaking discovery about crops grown near solar panels: 'A significant impact'

One of the key challenges of agrivoltaic projects has been limiting the impact of shade on crops grown near solar panels.

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David Lane@dml125.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🧪 #fertilizer #agriculture #environment #chemicals #CRISPR “In low-nitrogen tests, the edited plants stayed greener, captured more sunlight, and produced bigger harvests. Roots from those plants also released more apigenin, which lined up with the extra biofilm growth around them.”

Researchers unlock hidden plant ability that could eliminate harmful chemicals from farming: 'Savings of more than a billion dollars'

A new nitrogen-fixing genetic tweak could help wheat fertilize itself, potentially saving farmers over a billion dollars every year.

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David Lane@dml125.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Low levels of lithium may play a role in memory decline. 🧪 #memory #Alzheimer #lithium “We found that when we administered lithium orotate to aging mice [that had] started losing their memory, the lithium orotate actually reverted their memory to the young adult, six-month level,” wapo.st/45FbUHx

Research on reversing Alzheimer’s reveals lithium as potential key

Years of investigation by scientists at Harvard has revealed that lithium is deeply involved in Alzheimer’s disease, a finding that could lead to new treatments.

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David Lane@dml125.bsky.social · last yr.

Fascinating story of #Toxoplasma gondii and how it affects the brains of #rats (and humans). Rats become attracted to #cat urine increasing the chance they are eaten by a cat. An infected cat can spread the #parasite to other animals. 🧪 www.sciencefocus.com/news/cat-par...

This cat-borne parasite could be causing you to make bad decisions. Here's how | BBC Science Focus Magazine

The parasite hijacks our brain chemistry and can lead to both rage and risk-taking

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