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Essays tagged “scientific research”. Follow an idea across the archive.
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links covering topics like international relations, medical research, technology, and social issues, mixing academic discussion with curious anecdotes.
A links roundup covering topics from ISIS dating sites to space exploration, scientific studies, and cultural observations, featuring Scott's commentary and analysis on each item.
A collection of interesting links from October 2014 with Scott's commentary, covering topics from Russian deforestation to North Korean politics to scientific research.
Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links and news items from September 2014, covering topics from music genres to scientific research.
Scott Alexander discusses the lack of scientific research on nerds, exploring potential explanations for their distinct traits, including the possible role of testosterone.
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links from July 2014, covering topics from scientific research to cultural oddities, with his characteristic mix of intellectual analysis and humor.
A collection of interesting links from April 2014 covering science, culture, and quirky news, with Scott's brief commentary on each.
Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links and brief commentary on topics ranging from unusual video games to genetic research and political oddities.
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links, ranging from charity history and religious debates to scientific discoveries and technological developments.
Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links ranging from scientific studies and economic developments to cultural oddities and humor pieces.
A collection of interesting links from around the web with Scott's commentary, covering topics from international politics to scientific research to cultural curiosities.
Scott Alexander critically examines the concept of self-conditioning, expressing skepticism while considering potential benefits and deciding to experiment with the technique.
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links, including critiques of science journalism, updates on scientific discoveries, and various cultural curiosities.
Scott Alexander criticizes misleading media coverage of 'The High Quality Research Act', clarifying its actual content and arguing for a more nuanced debate on NSF funding priorities.