Hannah Thomasy

Hannah Thomasy is a freelance science journalist. She received her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington, where she studied how concussions affect sleep behavior.

Articles by Hannah Thomasy

Virtual Reality is Creating a Safe Space To Face Your Fears, With Some Caveats

Treating fears in a virtual environment could make therapies for phobias less difficult and more accessible.

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Octopuses on MDMA Hint at the Evolution of Social Behavior

The notoriously asocial creatures may possess some of the brain circuits humans use for social behavior.

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How Do Flashing Lights Trigger Epileptic Seizures?

Three experts discuss photosensitive epilepsy and how flashing lights can trigger seizures.

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How Microdosing Psychedelic Drugs Affects Mental Health

For years, anecdotal reports suggested microdosing can improve mood and reduce depression and anxiety. Now, scientists are trying to figure out whether it’s all hype, a salve for our unhappiness, or something in between.

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Hannah Thomasy

Articles by Hannah Thomasy

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