The Earth is essentially a sphere, or more accurately, it is an oblate spheroid, meaning it is compressed at the poles and bulges at the equator. Nevertheless, the differences from a perfect sphere are slight, so it can typically be treated as a sphere in daily life. Mathematically, it is impossible to flatten the surface […]
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**Title: Managing the Ceasefire: The Worldwide Effects of US-Iran Conflicts on Energy and Chemical Supply Networks** The delicate two-week truce between the US and Iran has granted a brief pause from increasing hostilities, yet underlying tensions remain, particularly with an elevated risk of conflict involving Israel and Lebanon. This geopolitical uncertainty threatens ongoing diplomatic efforts […]
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A married duo from China, who were found guilty of appropriating trade secrets from the US pediatric research organization where they were employed, have now forfeited their naturalized US citizenship and are likely facing deportation back to China. This progression aligns with hints from the Trump administration that denaturalization would be prioritized in cases associated […]
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The path Isaac Newton took towards penning the Principia was anything but direct, shrouded in legends and extended setbacks. While mainstream history often implies that Newton formulated the concept of universal gravitation in the 1660s, the truth is that he spent many years refining his theories and documenting them. The well-known tales, including the apple […]
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When Sir Isaac Newton corresponded with Robert Hooke in 1679, the exchange reignited his fascination with planetary motion—a topic he had intermittently investigated since 1664. Hooke’s theory regarding the gravitational force acting inversely with the square of the distance captivated Newton and inspired him to create a short illustration of this concept, even though he […]
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Spaced repetition is a memory technique. It is well understood that spreading your study sessions is more efficient than cramming, and by using an app, you can customize your very own spaced repetition schedule, helping you to effectively build lasting memories for any content you desire. Michael Nielsen shares a great discussion about his experience […]
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**Reaction Times: An Exploration Through Time** Psychologists have been intrigued by reaction times (RT) since well before psychology was established as a formal discipline. Reaction times remain a fundamental component in contemporary cognitive psychology research. Investigators frequently explore variations in the duration it takes for participants to react to stimuli under differing conditions to uncover […]
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John Bargh is a renowned social psychologist well-known for his research on the unconscious impacts on human conduct. His publication, “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do,” provides perspectives on how invisible factors influence our behaviors. Bargh’s captivating approach effectively showcases a variety of experiments illustrating the effects of subconscious […]
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I have a guest article for the Research Digest, cleverly titled ‘Individuals who believe their opinions are more valid than others are most susceptible to overemphasizing their pertinent knowledge and overlooking opportunities to gain further insights‘. The study I examine discusses the so-called “belief superiority” effect, characterized by the notion that one’s views are better […]
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Open science fundamentals in 2 minutes, section 4 Prior to the publication of a research paper in a journal, you have the option to make it accessible for anyone to view without charge. You can do this on your own site, or alternatively on a preprint server, like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also post their […]
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