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Some emissions are necessary to help avoid catastrophic climate change.
Scientists need to focus on the bigger emission picture rather than solely worrying about their own emissions.
There is a call for cognitive dissonance among scientists when it comes to emissions and the necessity of some emissions.

Chinese state lab mapped SARS-CoV-2 and informed U.S. government early
Information about the virus sequence was shared openly and swiftly by a Chinese virologist
Early reports and publications indicate timeline of COVID-19 prior to official data release

Machine learning is not suitable for predicting scientific replicability
ML models can be easily flawed when used for predicting consequential social outcomes
ML models trained on limited data may not be reliable for making important decisions

Emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases have a long-lasting impact on warming the Earth because they remain in the atmosphere for a really long time.
There's a scientific question about future warming if emissions stopped today, known as 'warming in the pipeline', with varying viewpoints based on assumptions.
Different assumptions made in calculations determine whether there will be little warming in the coming decades or significant warming over thousands of years, emphasizing the long-term effects of greenhouse gases.

The CRAVE study found that coffee consumption was associated with more daily steps and fewer minutes of sleep among participants.
The CRAVE study had limitations including select group of participants and lack of real-world coffee consumption scenario.
Scientific evidence consistently supports that moderate coffee consumption is linked to living longer and having a reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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In a post-scarcity society, communities of hobbyists can lead to significant innovations driven by leisure time and interest rather than necessity.
Drug discovery challenges stem from a lack of understanding of diseases and biology, proposing an alternative approach focusing on experimental drug use and patient data collection.
Language models are scaling down for efficient inference, suggesting that combinations of smaller models may outperform training larger ones.

Understand how neural networks work with an interesting explanation from Olah et. al
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Long Covid-19 is a significant concern as it involves persistent symptoms even after recovery from the initial infection.
Vaccines may offer some protection against Long Covid-19, but more research is needed to fully understand their impact on this condition.
There is a current debate between Long Covid-19 patients and researchers on the seriousness and study approach towards this condition, emphasizing the need for more objective research and timely understanding.

Infectious disease experts have been following a rule of thumb that particles larger than 5 microns fall to the ground, affecting how they understand virus transmission.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus is about the same size as other viruses considered to be transmitted by droplets, leading to assumptions about its spread.
There is a call for a scientific audit in the field of infectious diseases to review what is known and ensure information is up-to-date.

Medical decisions should be based on science, clinical judgment, and the patient's unique situation.
It's important to avoid making assumptions, relying on anecdotal evidence, or following trends when it comes to patient care.
Physicians strive to make informed decisions by continually learning from patients, colleagues, research, and their own experiences.