# The Renaissance Mathematicus and HISTSCI_HULK: A Short Break For those who avidly track the realm of science history blogging, an unexpected lull in posts may feel slightly disconcerting. This week, *The Renaissance Mathematicus* and *HISTSCI_HULK* are enjoying a brief intermission—but have no fear, regular programming will be back next week. While their hiatus might […]
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# AAAS Leadership Raises Alarm Over Scientific Threats Under Trump Administration The leadership of the **American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)**, recognized as the largest multidisciplinary science organization globally, has expressed serious concerns regarding the potential repercussions of the Trump administration’s policies on science and research. At the **AAAS annual meeting in Boston […]
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# Painfully Lengthy and Overblown: A Harsh Critique of *The Secret Lives of Numbers* ## A Chaotic, Poorly Constructed, and Factually Flawed Account of Mathematics At times, one must heed a nagging inner voice of doubt, regardless of the desire to stay hopeful. When the new popular book on the history of mathematics—*The Secret Lives […]
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# Wiley Calls on Publishers to Adopt a Forward-Thinking Stance on AI Guidelines in Research ## Grasping the Impact of AI in Academic Publishing With the ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, their significance in academic research and publishing is attracting considerable interest. To meet the concerns and requirements of researchers regarding AI, the […]
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# Comprehending Nucleophile Preference for σ-Holes Over π-Holes in Non-Covalent Interactions Non-covalent interactions constitute essential forces that bind molecules within numerous chemical and biological frameworks. The directional characteristic of these interactions—illustrated by hydrogen bonds, halogen bonds, and analogous forces—renders them vital in fields like crystal engineering and supramolecular chemistry. A significant factor in these interactions […]
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# The Connection Between Financial Instability and Isolation in Seniors During COVID-19 The COVID-19 crisis greatly affected the welfare of seniors, particularly those lacking adequate emergency funds. A recent investigation by researchers at The Ohio State University revealed that individuals aged 65 and above faced heightened feelings of isolation in the initial months of the […]
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# Researchers Uncover Functional Significance of Previously Overlooked RNA Segments For many years, specific short RNA sequences, referred to as introns, were regarded by scientists as insignificant byproducts of genetic mechanisms—something that needed to be excised, yet offered no notable function. Nevertheless, groundbreaking research conducted at The Ohio State University has demonstrated that some of […]
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# **How Are Accents Recognized? A Recent Study Questions Existing Beliefs** Accents often serve as indicators of a person’s origin—or at least that’s our assumption. When we encounter someone pronouncing words differently from what we perceive as “normal,” we frequently conclude they possess an accent. Yet, a recent study indicates that our approach to recognizing […]
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# **The Surge of ‘Unbelievably High’ Research Output: Observations and Issues** In recent times, the quantity of scientists generating an astonishing volume of research articles and securing an exceptionally elevated count of co-authors has escalated markedly. A **new analysis** by scholars at **King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia** indicates that approximately […]
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# **Generative AI Boosts Discovery of Antimicrobial Peptides to Fight Drug-Resistant Infections** Antibiotic resistance ranks among the most pressing global health issues, with projections indicating that drug-resistant infections could outpace cancer as the leading cause of death by 2050. Addressing this urgent challenge, a research team under the leadership of Wenqiang Chang at Shandong University, […]
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