Citing the Unreliable: A Scientific Crisis
The discovery that many academic papers heavily cite retracted studies is shaking up the scientific community.
Decoding Animal Communication: A Critical Perspective
In a skeptical take on dogs' ability to communicate, the author discusses the limitations of using soundboards and draws parallels to historical cases of animal communication.
Life Without Religion – Online
Life Without Religion is a peer support group created for individuals who experience difficulty in their lives due to leaving a religion or serious conflicts caused by religious influences.
Lecanemab: Promising Cure or Expensive Gamble?
The debate over lecanemab, one of the first Alzheimer’s drugs to slow cognitive decline, is heating up.
Engaging Game Teaches Online Safety for Grades 3-5
Cyber Choices is an interactive game for grades 3-5, designed to teach safe and responsible online behaviour.
September 2024 Newsletter
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Exploring the Universe: Gravitational Waves and Collapsars
The state of modern science and technology is truly astounding, with the recent discovery of gravitational waves and the potential for detecting collapsars opening up new frontiers in our understanding of the universe.
How Breaking a Fast Shapes Your Health
Fasting isn't just about going without food; it’s what happens afterward that really matters, it seems.
How Climate Change Is Quietly Shaping Our Cognitive Abilities
Climate change isn't just about the planet or our health; it's also affecting our brains.
Unveiling the Limitations of Large Language Models
ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) have shown improvement in their capabilities since their launch less than two years ago. However, they still struggle to break free from their limitations, particularly in terms of creativity.
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