Water is a substance that challenges traditional notions of liquids, exhibiting numerous unusual characteristics. In 1992, a significant theory was put forth proposing the presence of two separate liquid phases of water, which can be distinguished under extreme temperature and pressure conditions, particularly below freezing. This daring hypothesis has initiated extensive investigation, and currently, fresh […]
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### Committees within the European Chemicals Agency Approve PFAS Restrictions The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has made a notable move towards regulating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often known as ‘forever chemicals.’ ECHA’s committees have shown their backing for an extensive EU-wide prohibition on the production, marketing, and usage of PFAS, marking what they deem […]
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**Revealing Concealed Diazo Metabolites: A Milestone in Microbial Chemistry** Recent progress in microbial chemistry has resulted in the identification of two previously concealed diazo metabolites within the human lung pathogen *Nocardia ninae*, representing the inaugural discovery of diazo-containing natural products in a human pathogen. These revelations not only open avenues for potential drug development but […]
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Over two decades would elapse from Newton’s awakening to his remarkable phase of study in the mid-1660s and his eventual commitment to writing the Principia. This chapter of his life is often filled with myths and folklore in popular history. Portrait of Isaac Newton by Godfrey Kneller, 1689. Source: Wikimedia Commons The entire era begins […]
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A straightforward hydrogenation process can transform difficult-to-recycle rubber waste into valuable upcycled materials. Functioning independently, two teams from Denmark and the UK utilized the nitrogen functionality in nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) to alter the chemical-resistant polymer into an absorbent carbon capture material or flexible polyol chain. Initial studies on actual post-consumer plastics – including disposable gloves […]
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**Newton’s Transformative Dialogue and the Emergence of Principia Mathematica** In 1679, a crucial dialogue between Isaac Newton and Robert Hooke reignited Newton’s interest in planetary motion—a subject he had investigated more than ten years prior. Hooke’s proposition about forces that inversely relate to the square of the distance revitalized Newton’s inquiries. Although initially, Newton refrained […]
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Spaced repetition serves as a memory enhancement technique. It is well established that distributing your study sessions yields better results than intensive cramming. By utilizing an app, you can customize your own spaced repetition timeline, enabling you to build strong memories for any subject matter you choose. Michael Nielsen shares his positive experiences with spaced […]
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Reaction times have persistently served as a significant metric in the field of psychology, valued for their ability to illuminate cognitive mechanisms. Since the emergence of psychology as a separate scientific domain, researchers have diligently recorded reaction times as a parameter of cognitive processing speed—an approach that continues to play a crucial role in numerous […]
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I have a critique of John Bargh’s latest work “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” featured in this month’s Psychologist magazine. You can read the review in print (or online here) but the magazine only accommodated 250 words, while my original draft was closer to 700. I’ll include the […]
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**Comprehending the “Belief Superiority” Phenomenon and Its Effect on Knowledge Perception** Within the field of human psychology, the concept of “belief superiority” has captured considerable interest among researchers seeking to comprehend the intricacies of opinion and knowledge perception. Belief superiority describes a mindset where individuals regard their opinions as not merely correct but also superior […]
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