"Investigating Spaced Repetition and Darwin’s Principle of Adaptation"

“Investigating Spaced Repetition and Darwin’s Principle of Adaptation”

Spaced Repetition: A Potent Memory Technique Spaced repetition is gaining recognition as an effective memory technique, enabling individuals to form dependable memories for any subject matter through a straightforward yet powerful approach. Contrary to cramming, distributing study sessions over time improves retention. With various applications available, learners can now customize their spaced repetition timelines to […]

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Investigating Reaction Rates in the Victorian Period: Were They Quicker?

Investigating Reaction Rates in the Victorian Period: Were They Quicker?

Psychologists have historically utilized reaction times as a key metric in cognitive psychology studies. Monitoring how swiftly individuals react to stimuli in various contexts yields insights into differences in cognitive processing. This tradition predates the formal inception of psychology, originating from the efforts of Francis Galton in the 19th century. Galton, recognized for his contributions […]

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A Comprehensive Examination of John Bargh's "Before You Realize It"

A Comprehensive Examination of John Bargh’s “Before You Realize It”

Certainly! Here’s an informative article on John Bargh’s book “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do.” Title: Discovering the Unconscious: An Insight into John Bargh’s “Before You Know It” Acclaimed social psychologist John Bargh explores the intricacies of our unconscious thoughts in his intriguing book, “Before You Know It: The […]

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The Risk of Assuming That Everyone Else is Mistaken

The Risk of Assuming That Everyone Else is Mistaken

People who believe their opinions are superior tend to overestimate their understanding and miss chances for additional learning, according to recent findings. This occurrence, known as “belief superiority,” entails the conviction that one’s views are not just correct but that rival opinions are fundamentally flawed. Michael Hall and Kaitlin Raimi examined this effect through a […]

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Grasping Preprints: Essential Aspects of Open Science

Grasping Preprints: Essential Aspects of Open Science

Open Science Fundamentals in 2 Minutes, Section 4 Prior to a research article being published in a journal, you have the opportunity to make it accessible for free to anyone interested. This can be accomplished on your own site or on a preprint server, like psyarxiv.com. Preprint servers, backed by systems such as the OSF, […]

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A Private Meeting with Country Joe

A Private Meeting with Country Joe

This constitutes one of my sporadic autobiographical entries and is unrelated to the history of science; therefore, if you’re here exclusively for that, feel free to bypass this entry. I also detail my extensive experience with psychedelic drugs, so if that’s an issue for you, once again, you can skip this entry. On Saturday, March […]

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CRISPR: An Innovative Instrument for Genetic Modification

CRISPR: An Innovative Instrument for Genetic Modification

**Introduction to CRISPR** CRISPR is an innovative mechanism that is revolutionizing lives and making significant strides in the healthcare sector. CRISPR, an acronym for “Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats,” exists in prokaryotes—tiny, single-celled organisms devoid of organelles. These sequences are situated in the DNA of prokaryotes, which package their genetic material in clusters. As […]

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STEM Opportunities Accessible in June

STEM Opportunities Accessible in June

Queen’s University – Summer of Science 2025 Program Overview: This complimentary, online program operates from July to mid-August 2025. It features 12 afternoon sessions examining subjects in physics, chemistry, and technology. Sessions are facilitated by undergraduate students and researchers from the McDonald Institute and the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute. Participants will partake in practical […]

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June Newsletter: Creating STEM Foundations from the Ground Up

June Newsletter: Creating STEM Foundations from the Ground Up

**Joyful Summer, Readers! Explore the Marvels of CRISPR in Our June Newsletter** Welcome to the June issue of the STEM From Scratch Newsletter! As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, we are excited to present a captivating delve into the realm of CRISPR technology, along with a variety of opportunities to spark your interest […]

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Opportunities Offered in November

Opportunities Offered in November

MakerKids STEM Summer Camps Location: Three GTA sitesAge Group: Ages 6-13 (Grades 1-8)Program Duration: Weekly camps, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday)Program Type: Day camps with optional before/aftercare Program Description: MakerKids provides renowned STEM day camps featuring a 5:1 child-to-staff ratio, emphasizing essential technology skills. The program incorporates daily outdoor time and regular screen breaks […]

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