Excess Heat from AI Data Centres: A Valuable Asset for Climate Change Mitigation With the increasing demand for artificial intelligence, data centres—essential frameworks fueling this AI movement—are poised to become significant energy consumers. A report by the Advanced Research Projects Agency in the U.S. presents a creative solution: harnessing the surplus heat generated by these […]
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The teeth of sharks may become increasingly fragile due to the acidification of the world’s oceans, a consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels. This finding was made by scientists at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, who gathered naturally shed, whole teeth from the aquarium floor within a blacktip reef shark habitat. They proceeded to incubate these […]
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In W.E. Knowles Middleton’s “The History of the Barometer” (The Johns Hopkins Press, 1964), the dynamic between Isaac Beeckman (1588–1637) and René Descartes (1596–1650) is scrutinized. Middleton portrays their association, ultimately underscoring a clash of ideas with Descartes, a philosopher whose physics theories were largely historically inaccurate. Despite this critical viewpoint, Descartes’ impact during his […]
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## Grasping ‘Behavioural Fatigue’ in Public Health Measures **Introduction** In recent dialogues concerning public health actions during the COVID-19 outbreak, the notion of ‘behavioural fatigue’ has arisen as a debated topic. The theory posits a decrease in public adherence to health protocols over time due to exhaustion, disinterest, or diminishing drive. Yet, the legitimacy of […]
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Core concepts of open science in 2 minutes, part 4 Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, you can make it accessible for free for anyone to read. You may choose to do this on your personal website, or alternatively on a preprint server like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also publish […]
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Spaced repetition serves as a potent memory technique that enhances learning by distributing study sessions over time, instead of cramming them all simultaneously. This approach utilizes the spacing effect, backed by research indicating its superiority for long-term retention. By utilizing an application, such as Anki, users can tailor a spaced repetition plan that matches their […]
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Senses represent the manner in which our brains decipher our surroundings. A lot of us were taught in school that humans possess five senses — vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. We were also informed that various animals have similar senses but vary in range. For instance, while humans are able to perceive red, green, […]
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**The Functionality of Reaction Times in Grasping Cognitive Mechanisms: A Historical and Contemporary Viewpoint** For a considerable period, reaction times have captivated researchers, acting as a fundamental instrument for delving into cognitive mechanisms. Even prior to the formal establishment of psychology as a discipline, the measurement of reaction times had been employed to evaluate mental […]
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Chromostereopsis: Grasping a Distinct Visual Phenomenon Chromostereopsis is an intriguing visual phenomenon in which various colors, especially those at opposite ends of the light spectrum like red and blue, seem to exist at different depths although they belong to a static image. The intense perception of depth arises because these colors engage differently on the […]
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This thread initiated by Ekaterina Damer has sparked numerous suggestions from psychologists on Twitter. Below are the majority of the suggestions, along with their recommender in parentheses. I haven’t personally read these, but I wanted to gather them all in one location. Comments are welcome if you have your own recommendations. – (Iris van Rooij) […]
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