John Bargh’s book “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” provides an in-depth exploration of the intricacies of the unconscious mind, unveiling a collection of fascinating experiments that illustrate how subtle signals can greatly impact our behavior. Bargh, a renowned social psychologist, has crafted a narrative that intertwines insights from […]
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**Cognitive Overconfidence: Misjudging Understanding and Overlooking Learning Chances** The concept of “cognitive overconfidence” pertains to people who believe their perspectives are not only accurate but also superior compared to others. This attitude is a modification of the famous Dunning-Kruger effect, which illustrates how individuals with limited expertise in a particular area frequently overrate their skills. […]
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Open science fundamentals in 2 minutes, part 4 Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, you have the option to make it publicly accessible for anyone to view. This can be done on your personal website or through a preprint server like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers submit their preprints. This platform […]
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**Devastating Blaze at Bio-Lab Facility in Conyers: Safety Breaches and Regulatory Deficiencies** In September 2024, a devastating blaze at the Bio-Lab facility in Conyers, U.S., was triggered by a deteriorated sprinkler system and improper storage of reactive chemicals. This incident resulted in the permanent shutdown of the plant and a significant release of toxic gases. […]
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Poland’s University of Silesia in Katowice is initiating a major project that involves a financial outlay of PLN318.5 million (£62 million) to build a contemporary, extensive edifice for its Silesian Interdisciplinary Chemistry Centre. This new eight-storey, 30,000m² building is meant to accommodate upgraded equipment essential for upholding high educational standards within the university’s Institute of […]
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The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has initiated a noteworthy $380 million (£285 million) project to establish a nationwide network of AI-powered automated laboratories. At the forefront of this initiative, North Carolina State University (NCSU) will lead a project concentrating on the creation of ‘self-driving’ chemistry laboratories under the overarching title of the Self-driving Platforms […]
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Patent safeguards for semaglutide, the key component in Novo Nordisk’s successful diabetes and weight reduction medications, have lapsed in various nations. This has triggered a surge in the launch of more affordable generic alternatives to Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss – starting in India and Canada, with numerous other countries expected to […]
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The US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is set to make a decision next week regarding the potential contempt charge against Anthony Fauci for his purported refusal to respond to inquiries during a hearing on July 29. Fauci, a prominent figure in the US Covid-19 pandemic response, is accused of distorting information […]
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Back in 2010, the University of Cambridge and the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich initiated a six-year research initiative called “The Board of Longitude 1714–1828: Science, Innovation and Empire in the Georgian World.” Spearheaded by Simon Schaffer from Cambridge and Richard Dunn and Rebekah Higgitt from Greenwich, this partnership sought to uncover the historical importance […]
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According to folklore, the Pythagoreans were appalled upon realizing that the diagonal of a unit square is an irrational number, as they held the belief that natural numbers were the fundamental elements of the universe. It is even claimed that they killed the individual who made this revelation. It wasn’t solely the Pythagoreans who struggled […]
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