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Floatation tanks deployed to combat PTSD after devastating wildfires

New Scientist · May 18, 2026, 5:00 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Maui in Hawaii experienced some of the worst wildfires in US history in 2023. Amid concerns of a PTSD epidemic, floatation tanks are being deployed to the island to help restore people's mental health

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