Researchers in Czechia have developed a novel approach to evaluate the covalency of halogen bonds.1 By demonstrating the extent to which electrons are shared in this context, the approach will aid ongoing discussions regarding the physical nature of these increasingly significant supramolecular interactions. Similar to the more familiar hydrogen bonds, halogen bonds play a key […]
Read More
The University of Liverpool has revealed plans to build a £100 million AI-focused materials discovery centre by 2031, situated in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter. This project, referred to as the AI Materials Hub for Innovation (Aim-Hi), is poised to serve as a national flagship establishment aimed at advancing the application of AI in materials chemistry. The […]
Read More
Within the field of scientific instrument fabrication during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries in London, a remarkable lineage arose from a sequence of master-apprentice connections. It all commenced with Augustine Ryther, a distinguished engraver and instrument maker. Ryther’s apprentice, Charles Whitwell, followed his lead, further refining his skills and crafting instruments for prominent […]
Read More
Psychologists have historically regarded reaction time as a fundamental metric in cognitive psychology research, originating from a period before the establishment of psychology as a formal field. This metric is frequently utilized to uncover variations in cognitive processing by analyzing participants’ response times to different stimuli under diverse conditions. Such variations may indicate unique cognitive […]
Read More
Spaced repetition serves as a potent method that improves memory retention through the distribution of study sessions rather than cramming all at once. Spaced repetition systems (SRS) operate on the notion that information is more effectively ingrained in long-term memory when revisited at strategically determined intervals. Michael Nielsen, a key figure in cognitive science and […]
Read More
**Investigating John Bargh’s “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do”** John Bargh, a notable authority in social psychology, presents a captivating story in his book “Before You Know It”. Renowned for his groundbreaking experiments that explore our unconscious psyche, Bargh’s contributions have sparked both praise and criticism amid the ongoing […]
Read More
A judge from a US bankruptcy court is poised to validate a $7.4 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, and 15 states across the US. This arrangement aims to direct funds towards programs for treating, preventing, and recovering from opioid addiction. The Sackler family will forfeit their stake in Purdue, redesignating it as […]
Read More
In a revealing exploration into the psychological intricacies of belief superiority, researchers Michael Hall and Kaitlin Raimi investigate why certain individuals exude confidence regarding the accuracy of their beliefs in their recent study, “Individuals who regard their opinions as superior to others are more likely to overrate their pertinent knowledge and overlook opportunities for further […]
Read More
**Open Science Essentials in 2 Minutes, Part 4** Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, you have the opportunity to make it freely accessible for anyone to view. You can do this on your personal website, or alternatively on a preprint server, like [psyarxiv.com](http://psyarxiv.com/), where fellow researchers also post their preprints. […]
Read More
The discussion started by Ekaterina Damer has generated a variety of suggestions from psychologists on Twitter. Below is a list of these recommendations along with the names of the individuals who proposed them: Suggestions: (Iris van Rooij) “How does it function?” vs. “What are the principles?” Two interpretations of psychological explanation by Robert Cummins (Ed […]
Read More