A key ingredient in magic mushrooms makes fish less aggressive and lazier, according to new research. The chemical compound may reduce energetically costly behavior, say scientists. They believe their ...

Psilocybin was found to reduce aggression in fish without dampening their social behavior, according to a new scientific ...

Peaceful tanks look great, but they’re not always the most exciting. Some fish bring a lot more drama, and for hobbyists who know what they’re doing, that can actually be the fun of it. These ...

More than 200 mushrooms—primarily those belonging to a genus of gilled mushrooms called Psilocybe—contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. In the brain of mammals, this chemical can bind to ...

Even the most naturally aggressive fish can find a sense of calm when exposed to the compounds found in magic mushrooms. Researchers from Acadia University and The University of British Columbia ...

To combat the threat of invasive species to ecosystems, thinking creatively is key. One conservationist revealed the best method to conquer your appetite and create a safer, healthier community for ...

A Malaysian lake is under ecological pressure because of the rapid spread of invasive fish species, officials have warned. Timah Tosah Lake, in the Malaysian state of Perlis, is at risk of being ...