Science
Psychedelic Research and Literature
New Scientist explores the history of a potent psychedelic drug secreted by desert toads in an article titled 'The wild, gripping story of the psychedelic secreted by desert toads.' Another piece discusses the impact of fluctuating hormones on women's health. A sci-fi novel review is also included.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
New Scientist
Kimon de Greef's The Ego Trip chronicles the rise of a potent psychedelic drug, from the toads that secrete it to the man who claimed it has amazing powers. Olivia Goldhill discovers an extraordinary tale
2026-08-19 17:00 UTC
New Scientist
For decades, women have felt the need to hide the impact of changes in their hormones, while scientists have excluded women from research to avoid hormonal fluctuations complicating their research. Thankfully, this is starting to change
2026-08-19 17:00 UTC
New Scientist
A rich widow, a disillusioned cop and a dim hypersled driver are caught in the machinations of the oppressive party ruling the Decurion Empire in Richard Swan's The Infinite State. Sci-fi columnist Emily H. Wilson enjoys their struggles
2026-08-19 17:00 UTC