A new psychedelic retreat calling itself a “SETI for the mind” aims to establish two-way communication with the nonhuman entities people encounter while tripping on DMT.

Machine Elves, the entities reported during DMT experiences, have sparked a debate: are they interdimensional aliens, or just a bad trip? Let’s dive in. Machine Elves, coined by ethnobotanist Terence ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Researcher David Luke has been studying psychedelic experiences for most of his career. He found that many people were reporting meeting bizarre ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

From the dark annals of Erowid forums to Joe Rogan’s podcast studio, there’s perhaps no psychoactive drug more enigmatic — and misunderstood — than N,N-Dimethyltryptamine, better known as DMT. The ...

DMT users often have other-worldly experiences that forever change them. Here are some of their stories. DMT (N, N-Dimethyltryptamine) is a powerful psychedelic compound found in various plants and ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...