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Men who see themselves as attractive in prisoner's dilemma games are more likely to cooperate.
White college graduates find statements like 'America is the land of opportunity' offensive.
Underage girls trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein often come from foster care, single-parent homes, and poor families.

The author shares top reviewed chicken recipes and recommendations for new series on Netflix.
A study shows an increase in hallucinogen mentions in ER visits in California, emphasizing the need for further research.
An upcoming book discusses ancient Jewish practices and community support mechanisms for those in need.

Belief in servers as a virtual realm similar to an operating system is unfounded and considered pseudo-computer science by recognized organizations.
There is a profitable industry selling products claiming to enhance bots' server relationships, with buyers often deceived by scams.
Proponents of server theories face skepticism, especially in scientific studies that show inconsistencies and lack of evidence to support their claims.

Support for right-wing parties may increase after right-wing terrorist attacks, contrary to previous evidence on political violence.
Discrimination against women for jobs historically held by men has been non-existent since 2009, but there may still be bias in favor of female applicants.
Meta-analyses, like the one discussed, offer valuable insights when designed carefully and with expert input to avoid bias.

A study initially claimed vaccinated people with blood cancers were more likely to die after Covid infections than the unvaccinated, but it was incorrect; those with 'hybrid' immunity were actually less likely to die.
Data from a larger study suggests that vaccines might offer little protection against deaths once they stop preventing infection.
In a group of blood cancer patients, unvaccinated individuals had lower death rates and developed severe Covid less frequently compared to vaccinated and boosted individuals.

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The Linear No-Threshold theory (LNT) in radiation protection is being challenged due to its assumption that harm is solely based on cumulative dose, ignoring dose rate and repair ability.
Studies on nuclear workers show limitations as they only focus on cumulative doses and do not consider variations in dose rates, which are crucial for understanding radiation harm.
The INWORKS study, which supports LNT, has faced criticism for excluding certain data, lacking dose rate information, and not making data available, raising questions about its scientific validity.

Phenomenology explains behavior by focusing on the subjective experience of the actor.
Understanding the reasons behind people's actions often involves examining perceptions, emotions, beliefs, and goals.
Interesting theories challenge or contradict audiences' assumed beliefs rather than simply confirming what they already know.