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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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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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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**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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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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**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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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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Overview of Stem Cell Therapy For the past 25 years, researchers have made ambitious claims regarding stem cells and their potential to transform medicine. These fascinating cells, first extracted from human embryos in the late 1990s, have an incredible ability: they can potentially evolve into any type of tissue in the human body. The prospect […]
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This thread initiated by Ekaterina Damer has elicited numerous suggestions from psychologists on Twitter. Below are the majority of the suggestions, attributed to their respective recommenders. I have not read these, but thought it beneficial to compile them in one location. Comments are welcome if you have additional recommendations. (Iris van Rooij) [“How does it […]
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**Unveiling the Choice Engine: A Journey into the Realms of Free Will** Following extensive development, an innovative initiative at the crossroads of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy has officially been introduced: The Choice Engine. This interactive essay explores the nuanced idea of free will, presenting distinctive insights and questioning established paradigms. **A Pioneering Method to Grasp […]
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