Open Science Essentials in 2 Minutes, Part 4 Prior to the release of a research article in a journal, it can be made freely accessible for anyone to view. You could host this on your personal website, or alternatively, utilize a preprint server like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also post their preprints, backed by the […]
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**Comprehending Behavioral Dynamics in Epidemics: The Discussion on ‘Behavioral Fatigue’** Recently, The Guardian released an article disputing the concept of ‘behavioral fatigue’ in the context of pandemics, arguing that this idea lacks a scientific foundation. This phrase gained prominence when the UK government cited their sluggish reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic as one of the […]
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In recent years, essential oils and herbs have garnered growing attention within popular culture, often heralded as possible solutions for various health issues. Although these assertions may spark curiosity, they typically rely on insufficient scientific evidence. An article from The Atlantic highlighting the potential of essential oils as emerging antibiotics has stimulated conversations, illuminating the […]
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Grasping the Destruction of Nuclear Explosions The mushroom cloud from the initial hydrogen bomb1 We’ve observed the footage. A bright blue sky abruptly transformed by a mushroom cloud of smoke followed by the thunderous blast of the explosion. Notably, many of these videos are quite dated, often originating from several decades ago. Contemporary nuclear arms […]
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**Chemical Spill Emergency in West Virginia: Insights on 4-Methylcyclohexane Methanol and Its Consequences** Recently, Freedom Industries was accountable for a major chemical leak into the Elk River, involving a substance called 4-methylcyclohexane methanol (4-MCMH). This event has resulted in severe water pollution in the area, prompting officials to halt water supply distribution until a complete […]
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Spaced Repetition: A Method for Effective Learning Spaced repetition represents a formidable memory strategy that entails distributing study sessions over a period to enhance information retention. In contrast to cramming, which frequently results in rapid forgetting, spaced repetition facilitates the encoding of information into long-term memory. Through a spaced repetition application, learners can customize their […]
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**The Daily Show and the Convergence of Politics, Science, and Public Health** Jon Stewart’s time on “The Daily Show” was characterized by incisive political satire, gaining him fame as an important figure in political discourse. However, when Stewart delved into scientific and public health issues, his comedic approach occasionally eclipsed the intricate realities of complex […]
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Absolutely, I realize that I haven’t shared anything in some time, but I’ve been occupied — I’m certain you understand how that is. Regardless, we’re embarking on another journey around the sun, and…one commitment I’ve made to myself this year is to revisit this science-blogging-passion and attempt to keep this blog updated more consistently. Since […]
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**Reaction Times: A Century of Evolution in Cognitive Psychology** For a long time, psychologists have identified reaction times as an essential metric in cognitive psychology research, with origins preceding the formal inception of psychology as an academic field. Reaction times, defined as the interval between stimulus display and participant reaction, act as an important measure […]
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Every time we seek information such as ‘Why isn’t 11 pronounced onety-one’ or ‘Why isn’t there an E grade’ on Google, the algorithm behind the search engine navigates through its data corpus to identify the most appropriate responses to the user’s queries. This blog will examine the Google PageRank system in a simplified manner with […]
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