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We need to talk about astrology

Granted • 18608 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🔬 Science Astrology Personality Traits Genetics Research Findings Cognitive Biases
  1. Astrology does not have scientific backing and can lead to harmful stereotypes and discrimination.
  2. Studies have shown that zodiac signs do not correspond to personality traits, and astrology cannot predict life outcomes.
  3. Belief in astrology may indicate a lack of critical thinking skills and could lead to acceptance of other unfounded beliefs.

Executive Summary of the FDA VRBPAC presentation on dsDNA contamination in mRNA vaccines

Nepetalactone Newsletter • 2162 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Regulations Research Findings Safety concerns
  1. Contamination with dsDNA found in mRNA vaccines due to manufacturing changes can lead to higher adverse events and lower RNA integrity.
  2. Informed consent did not include information about plasmid-derived dsDNA sequences present in the vaccines, raising concerns about potential risks.
  3. Independent scientists have replicated the findings of dsDNA contamination in the vaccines, highlighting the need for further investigation and transparency.

Experimental Induction of Epigenetic Inheritance

De Novo • 77 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🔬 Science Research Findings
  1. Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance is weak in mammals due to erasure of epigenetic marks between generations
  2. Experimental induction of strong epigenetic perturbation can lead to transgenerational epigenetic inheritance
  3. Study induced DNA methylation in mouse embryonic stem cells, tracked it through multiple generations, revealing potential for persistent epigenetic changes

In the weeds: The Replication Crisis of LLM Research

Multimodal by Bakz T. Future • 2 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Research Language Models Artificial Intelligence Research Findings
  1. Prompt design can significantly impact the performance of language models, showing their true capabilities or masking them
  2. Using prompt design to manipulate results can be a concern, potentially impacting the authenticity of research findings
  3. The fast pace of the AI industry leads to constant advancements in models, making it challenging to keep up with the latest capabilities
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Data Week: How to collate data

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 14 Oct 20
🔬 Science Public Health Research Findings
  1. Economist Emily Oster created a dashboard to collect Covid-19 data from schools and childcare centers, providing valuable insights on cases and transmission rates.
  2. Preliminary findings suggest low infection rates in students and staff, indicating that schools may not be major drivers of outbreaks.
  3. The Ontario government is tracking cases in schools, but the data is basic compared to Oster's detailed framework, highlighting the need for more granular data to understand the impact of schools in the second wave.