Psychedelics Research Corrected, Social Media Under Scrutiny, and Other News
LONDON - A correction was issued to a January 2026 Nature article regarding psychedelic research, while investigations into social media platforms and other diverse topics continue to unfold, according to multiple news reports. The original article, published on January 28, 2026, focused on the mechanism by which psychedelics elicit their effects, specifically the Gi signaling mediated by the 5-HT2A receptor. The correction addressed errors in superscript numbers within the article, as reported by Nature News (Source 1).
Simultaneously, several news sources, including Time and Nature News (Sources 3, 4, and 5), highlighted a range of other developments. Spain is investigating social media platforms like X, Meta, and TikTok for their alleged role in spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material, with plans to ban social media for those under 16, according to Time (Source 4). A trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court is underway, where social media companies, including Meta, are accused of creating addictive products that harm young users, with evidence suggesting the company was aware of potential harms, as reported by Nature News (Source 3).
Other news covered in the reports included potential censorship of late-night talk shows due to FCC regulations and the nearing depletion of the Social Security trust fund, according to Variety and Time (Sources 2 and 4). Bitcoin's involvement in a missing person case was also noted, along with the acquisition of "Kangaroo Island" and the upcoming release of "Silent Hill: Townfall," as reported by Variety and Nature News (Sources 2 and 5).
The reports also touched on entertainment news, including a photojournalist's memoir and the appointment of Peter Traugott at Fifth Season, according to Nature News and Time (Sources 3, 4, and 5). Additionally, the use of observation in solving crimes, including the use of seemingly insignificant details like light sockets, was highlighted, demonstrating the importance of observation in investigations, as reported by Nature News (Sources 3 and 5).
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