Vital Handbook for Preprints in Open Science

Vital Handbook for Preprints in Open Science

Open Science Essentials in 2 Minutes — Part 4: Preprints and Broadening Access to Research In the changing realm of academic publishing, open science methodologies are reshaping how researchers share and distribute knowledge. Part 4 of the “Open Science Essentials in 2 Minutes” series centers on preprints—an increasingly favored approach for enabling free access to […]

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The Catastrophic Consequences of Just One Nuclear Missile: Possibility of Regressing Society to Pre-Industrial States

The Catastrophic Consequences of Just One Nuclear Missile: Possibility of Regressing Society to Pre-Industrial States

Title: The Horrific Mechanics of Nuclear Armaments: Transitioning from Atomic Bombs to Thermonuclear Conflict Introduction The image of a mushroom cloud ascending into a tranquil sky has emerged as one of the most haunting and recognizable emblems of unfathomable devastation. Such visuals, reminiscent of the first hydrogen bomb test in 1952, signify more than mere […]

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Jon Stewart Discusses Toxins in Tea Products with the Food Babe

Jon Stewart Discusses Toxins in Tea Products with the Food Babe

The Traps of Pop Science: Why Satire and Oversimplified Thinking Miss the Mark on Complex Scientific Matters In the realm of infotainment — that intriguing blend of news and comedy — few programs have achieved the same level of success and affection as The Daily Show. Comedian Jon Stewart, known for his sharp humor and […]

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Enhancing Education through Spaced Repetition and Darwin's Adaptation Principle

Enhancing Education through Spaced Repetition and Darwin’s Adaptation Principle

Title: Spaced Repetition: A Memory Technique with Scientific Support and Practical Advantages Spaced repetition is an elegantly straightforward, yet remarkably powerful learning technique that transforms memory into a dependable skill — transcending mere luck or innate ability. Supported by decades of cognitive science findings, this method strategically schedules reviews of acquired knowledge to bolster what […]

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Victorian Reaction Times: Did Individuals in the 19th Century React Quicker Than Modern Day?

Victorian Reaction Times: Did Individuals in the 19th Century React Quicker Than Modern Day?

Reaction Time: A Timeless Insight into Human Cognition For more than a century and a half, psychologists have quantified the speed at which individuals respond to stimuli, a phenomenon referred to as “reaction time” (RT). This seemingly straightforward metric is fundamental to cognitive psychology, delivering significant insights into the rapidity of information processing within the […]

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Assessing the Effects of Behavioural Fatigue on Compliance with Pandemic Mitigation Strategies

Assessing the Effects of Behavioural Fatigue on Compliance with Pandemic Mitigation Strategies

Title: Behavioral Exhaustion Amidst Epidemics: Insights from Scientific Research The COVID-19 outbreak highlighted the importance of social distancing and other precautionary measures. As authorities quickly implemented containment tactics, a term surfaced in public discussions: “behavioral exhaustion.” The UK Government notably referenced it in early 2020 as a justification for postponing stricter health measures, claiming that […]

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Founder of a Distinguished Lineage of Engravers and Instrument Craftsmen

Founder of a Distinguished Lineage of Engravers and Instrument Craftsmen

Title: Augustine Ryther and the Dawn of Scientific Instrument Craftsmanship in Elizabethan England In the evolving landscape of early modern science, characterized by the establishment of observation, measurement, and navigation as empirical disciplines, the role of the scientific instrument craftsman became crucial. In England, however, this profession developed later than on the continent. Innovators like […]

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My Comeback: A Status Update on Where I Stand Now

My Comeback: A Status Update on Where I Stand Now

Title: Launching Into the New Year with a Renewed Zeal for Science Blogging Each new calendar year provides a sense of a clean slate. For many individuals, it’s a chance to set new goals, reassess priorities, and recommit to activities that bring personal satisfaction. For those passionate about science, this could involve uncovering a long-neglected […]

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