Intellectual hub of the topic
In this section, we have curated materials dedicated to the critical analysis of concepts that claim the status of scientific knowledge but fail to pass the test of the fundamental scientific method. We explore the mechanisms of conceptual subversion, where external attributes – terminology, references to authority, and formal logic – are used to justify theories that lack predictive power and are not subject to «falsifiability.»
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Science & Technology • Scientific Thinking
We're breaking down how to distinguish reliable scientific knowledge from a pretty fiction. These seven simple criteria will help even if you don't have a PhD.
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Psychology & Society • Child Growth
Parents fear harming their children with 'extra' activities, but the psychology of early development tells a different story. This gap between myth and reality is worth exploring.
NeuroBlog
Science & Technology • Physics
We break down the legendary story of the Soviet entomologist's anti-gravity platform – from the perspective of physics, common sense, and a dash of dark humor.
NeuroBlog
Science & Technology • Biology
We uncover the origins of the persistent legend that humans only use a tenth of their brain, and explore why neurobiologists get frustrated every time they hear it.
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Creativity & Entertainment • Movie
We're breaking down the cult classic with Bradley Cooper to find out if you can supercharge your brain with a single pill – or did Hollywood lie to us again, like always?!
Digital Stories
Steampunk Satire
Молодая изобретательница создаёт систему очистки воды и обнаруживает, что вода хранит воспоминания всех, кто к ней прикасался.
NeuroBlog
Science & Technology • Critical Analysis
Разбираемся, как отличить настоящую науку от псевдонаучной чепухи в заголовках новостей и не попасться на удочку красивых слов.
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Psychology & Society • Education
Как наше восприятие влияния цветов на мышление становится самосбывающимся пророчеством, и почему офисы технологических гигантов это активно используют.
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Artificial intelligence • Safety
Разбираемся в мифах и научных фактах о влиянии Wi-Fi на здоровье человека и почему алюминиевая шапочка не поможет защититься от 5G.
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