Human Species Survival and the Role of Social Desirability Bias
The survival of the human species is influenced by various cognitive biases that shape our perceptions, behaviors, and decision-making processes. One significant bias, social...
Author : Nancy Wilmaft
Personal Non-Motion Alarms to Reduce Sitting Time
Personal non-motion alarms can be effective tools to help reduce prolonged sitting time and encourage more movement throughout the day. Here are some key options...
What’s Wrong with My Connective Tissue Causing Pops and Cracks?
Connective tissues, including cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, can be affected by various factors such as aging, trauma, and nutritional deficiencies. These tissues rely heavily on...
Understanding Human Nature: Psychological Barriers to Long-Term Planning
In the quest for long-term human survival and development, one of the most significant challenges we face is not external, but internal: our own...
Tiny Robots Patch Deadly Brain Bleeds in Animals
Researchers have developed nanoscale robots that could revolutionize the treatment of brain aneurysms[1][2]. These magnetic nanorobots, about 1/20th the size of a red blood cell,...
Research Shows Fitness Beats Reality in Perception
Donald Hoffman, a cognitive scientist at UC Irvine, has put forth a provocative theory about the nature of human perception. He suggests that evolution...
The Southern Cassowary: A Prehistoric Marvel of the Rainforest
Physical Characteristics Standing up to 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) tall and weighing up to 70 kg (154 lbs), the Southern Cassowary is the third-largest bird...
The World’s Largest Battery is Coming to Maine
An energy startup called Form Energy is set to build the world’s biggest battery in Lincoln, Maine. The project, funded by a $147 million grant...
Never Forget: Water is a Nutrient You Need Throughout the Day
Understanding Water as a Nutrient Water is frequently underestimated in conversations about nutrition, yet it is a crucial nutrient that sustains life. Understanding why water...
Why I Avoid Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)
Dangers of Polysorbate 80 1. Adverse Reactions Polysorbate 80 has been linked to several adverse events, especially in drug formulations. Reported systemic reactions include hypersensitivity,...