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09/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Maybe your fingerprints aren’t so unique after all: New report claims there is not enough scientific basis to claim certain identification

Though long considered an essential tool in forensics, latent fingerprint analysis may actually lack the scientific foundation to be considered irrefutable in the courtroom. This was the conclusion that a team of researchers came to in a report published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Latent fingerprints, as defined by the researchers, are hidden impressions […]

03/07/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Science journal punked by technology “paper” that rewrote Star Trek episode plot

What would happen to the human body if we could travel at warp 10 speeds? According to paper authored by one Dr. Lewis Zimmerman, achieving this form of high-speed, faster-than-light travel would cause the human body to rapidly undergo devastating physiological changes that would make us less than human. If this all sounds too good […]

09/30/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Universities are now rejecting all science research they deem to be “politically incorrect,” no matter how good the science

This year is set to become the year where feelings take precedence over facts. Bath Spa University has drawn in a fair bit of attention over its decision to reject a proposal from one of its researchers, a psychotherapist named James Caspian. Apparently, performing a study on regret-driven, reverse-gender assignment surgery was a bit too […]

09/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Reef fish found to be surprisingly resilient to ocean acidification caused by carbon dioxide (climate change)

Ocean acidification is a phenomenon that has been associated with increased dangers for species of fish, such as leaving them unable to flee from predators and enemies. This chemical reaction is the product of boosted carbon dioxide uptake from the atmosphere and results in seawater undergoing fundamental changes to its chemistry. However, a team of researchers […]

09/01/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

School punishes first-grader after “misgendering” a gender-confused classmate

At Rocklin Academy Gateway, a first grade student was sent to the principal’s office for committing the heinous crime of accidentally “misgendering” a classmate. The so-called “pronoun mishap” occurred during the first week of school at the playground. There, the little girl — whose identity has not been revealed — came across one of her […]

08/22/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Beware of Amazon product reviews: New research finds they can mislead you

Online reviews of services and products are meant to give other consumers a quick idea of their quality. Though helpful in most cases, new research has pointed towards the possible disadvantages of becoming heavily reliant on reviews. The team behind a recent study discovered that consumers will often prefer a product with more reviews, regardless […]

06/19/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers find that an egg a day can increase growth in young children

Adults aren’t the only ones who can benefit from eggs: Babies can as well. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found that giving a child an egg a day greatly reduces their chances of becoming stunted or underweight. Moreover, babies as young as six months can benefit greatly from consuming an egg daily. For […]

06/04/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Doctor wants children BANNED from Instagram because of its effects on their mental health

“There’s no escaping it,” wrote psychiatrist and journalist Dr. Max Pemberton. “Instagram promotes feelings of inadequacy and anxiety, and should be banned for children under the age of 18.” Those were the words Pemberton chose to end his tirade against social media giant Instagram. Not one to mince his words, the doctor called the site […]

05/23/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Forget to floss? You may be putting yourself at risk of more serious health conditions

Flossing is an often-overlooked but vital part of oral care. Compared to brushing your teeth and using mouthwash, breaking off a piece of string and rubbing it between your teeth seems like a hassle. The human mouth is teeming with bacteria — bacteria that should be kept under control by a bit of toothpaste and […]

05/01/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Restricting your sodium intake does NOT reduce your blood pressure, researchers find

It has long been believed that cutting down on your sodium intake can reduce your blood pressure and your risk of cardiovascular disease. However, new findings that were announced at the Experimental Biology 2017 meeting have challenged that long-standing piece of wisdom. Lynn L. Moore, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Boston University School of […]

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