Science reporting (and research) had its flaws prior to the current ideological imposition being put on it; these four articles not only illustrate the problems, but give you […]
news / science
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It’s Easier To Scare Folks About Pot Than Treat Teen’s Mental Illness: A Look At The News
Sloppy research can lead us to neglecting those who most need our help.
health / journalism / mental health / neurospicy / science
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Research Roundup: HPV Vaccination And The (Not) Link Between Lockdown And ADHD.
One well-done study with a tantalizing possibility and a poorly-done one being leveraged for political gain.
health / science
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Silence May Not Be The Healthiest Way To Sleep
A while back I wrote about how pink noise was helping me sleep. Turns out, I was wrong … about *how much* of a good effect it can have.
science / sociology
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Strawberry Festivals, Treadmill Clothesracks, And Research: When The Claims Don’t Match The Study
Some signs of bad science reporting (and bad science), with examples.
philosophy / science
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When Randomness Is Not Random (But Still Is Random)
The world is deeply, deeply *strange*.
And you can hold that strangeness in the palm of your hand.