What goes into making a decision? Whether it’s a trivial one like choosing where to eat, or a life-altering one like a career change or migration, you can be sure that cognitive bias plays a huge role in that thought process! Often, we let certain ingrained habits of our subconscious slip into our daily conversations and activities. We provide an overview of the types of cognitive biases so that we can learn to avoid these pitfalls.
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For many of us, learning science ends with high school. And why not? Society is designed such that even if we neglect science altogether, we are still able to lead happy and successful adult lives. But even if you’re not...
Recent studies have shown that face masks help slow the spread of diseases within communities, even when worn by healthy individuals. This health tip is especially applicable in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, where asymptomatic transmission of the coronavirus...
When it comes to medical research, we owe a great deal to animals. Lab rats, rabbits and even zebrafish have made contributions to the field. But one mammal that might not immediately come to mind is the gentle alpaca. Making...
Chimpanzees are our closest cousins, yet we differ from them in many aspects – the main one being our brain capacity. Have you ever wondered how humans diverged from apes and how we attained our superior intelligence? It might be...
The Skeptical Chemist is all about communicating tough science to a wider audience.
Our evidence-based, referenced articles are divided into several sub-categories:
Everyday Science articles explain common occurrences, like what makes methanol toxic, and why the color blue is so rare in nature
Discovery to Market articles focus on the commercial side of research, such as the costs involved in drug development
Structure-Based Design articles delve into techniques and strategies researchers use to develop the next ‘blockbuster‘ compound
Not Exactly Peer Review is a column for discussing pseudoscience, presenting the facts against issues like the non-GMO project
