Progress Update on Recovery

Progress Update on Recovery

In the latest blog update, the writer of The Renaissance Mathematicus imparts reflections on their ongoing path of recovery and writing. Despite facing recent health issues that have affected their concentration and writing capacity, advancements are slowly being made on fresh history of science articles. In a contemplative manner, the writer notes that they have […]

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Swiss Researchers Reconnect with EU Science Programs, Evaluate Effects of Past Exclusion

Swiss Researchers Reconnect with EU Science Programs, Evaluate Effects of Past Exclusion

In a major advancement for the scientific community, the European Union and Switzerland formalized a pact in November, permitting Swiss researchers to re-enter important EU scientific initiatives like Horizon Europe, Euratom’s nuclear energy research and training, and the Erasmus+ youth education program. This agreement restores Switzerland’s parity with EU member nations in these initiatives, enabling […]

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Future Paths of Open Access Following the Moderation of Coalition S Aspirations

Future Paths of Open Access Following the Moderation of Coalition S Aspirations

Seven years ago, Coalition S embarked on an ambitious mission to ensure that all research financed by its supporters would be freely accessible by 2021 through its Plan S initiative. Established by a global consortium of scientific charities and prominent research funders from Europe and North America, Coalition S initially made a considerable impact. However, […]

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Trends in Platform Chemical Studies Uncovered via Worldwide Assessment

Trends in Platform Chemical Studies Uncovered via Worldwide Assessment

**Transforming Priorities in Platform Chemicals Research: A Global Perspective** A thorough examination of more than 90,000 research articles has revealed considerable changes in the worldwide priorities of platform chemicals research. This detailed study identified 62 unique topics, monitoring their development across different regions. Key trends include a shift in ammonia and methanol production emphasis from […]

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Royal Society of Chemistry Calls for Greater Inclusivity for Chemists with Disabilities in Labs

Royal Society of Chemistry Calls for Greater Inclusivity for Chemists with Disabilities in Labs

Inaccessible Chemistry Laboratories: An Obstacle to Talent and Advancement The exclusion of individuals with disabilities from chemistry laboratories poses significant challenges to the sector’s diversity and progress. A recent report by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) illuminates these systemic hurdles and calls for a reformation in lab design, policies, and workplace culture to better […]

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Exploring Victorian Response Times: Were They Quicker?

Exploring Victorian Response Times: Were They Quicker?

Psychologists have been assessing reaction times since long before the field of psychology came into being, and they remain a fundamental part of cognitive psychology experiments today. Generally, psychologists investigate variations in the time required for participants to react to stimuli under different conditions, utilizing these variations as evidence of how cognitive processing differs across […]

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Examination of John Bargh's "Before You Realize It"

Examination of John Bargh’s “Before You Realize It”

**Investigating the Unconscious: An Analysis of John Bargh’s “Before You Know It”** John Bargh, a notable figure in the realm of social psychology, examines the complexities of the unconscious mind in his work, “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do.” Renowned for his innovative and impactful experiments, Bargh’s contributions have […]

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Spaced Repetition and Darwin's Law of Progressive Enhancement

Spaced Repetition and Darwin’s Law of Progressive Enhancement

Spaced repetition has been recognized as a powerful technique for enhancing memory, particularly effective in preserving knowledge over long durations. This method entails acquiring information in intervals rather than through intensive study sessions, which is typically referred to as cramming. By distributing study periods, learners provide their brains with the essential time to solidify information, […]

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The Basics of Open Science: Comprehending Preprints

The Basics of Open Science: Comprehending Preprints

Open Science Fundamentals in 2 Minutes, Part 4 Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, you have the option to make it accessible for anyone to read without charge. You can do this on your personal website, but you may also utilize a preprint server like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also […]

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