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April 20, 2019

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Our latest episode:
Forking Paths of Kids’ Screen Time – Amy Orben

Are adolescents’ technology use really related to depression, suicide and ADHD, or might it be no worse for kids than eating potatoes? In episode 47, Amy Orben from the University of Oxford discusses her explorations into how researchers’ biases can influence their analysis of large datasets.

The week's top science news from @ParsingScience ...

Genetics innovation holds promise for disease cures

Scientists develop new type of gene editing system which can efficiently erase long stretches of DNA from a targeted site in the human genome.

Take a break

Our brains may solidify memories of new skills we just practiced a few seconds earlier by taking a short rest.

Intro mindfulness class enough

Taking a two-hour introductory class on mindfulness may be just as beneficial for reducing stress and depression as taking an eight-week meditation course.

Same-sex couples face mortgage discrimination

Same-sex borrowers found to be almost 3/4 more likely to be denied home loans despite being “less risky overall,” and when approved, they tend to have higher interest rates.

Up and atom

Commentary on elements in the periodic table named after scientists.

The ongoing debate about coffee

Meta-analysis finds that by regularly drinking 3 cups of coffee daily, the risk of all‐cause mortality might be reduced by 13%.

Our latest episode:Forking Paths of Kids’ Screen Time – Amy Orben

Our latest episode:
Forking Paths of Kids’ Screen Time – Amy Orben