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Sciworthy

Sciworthy

The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Category: Psychology

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Is humanity ready to live in space?

Posted on December 1, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

This article explores incentives for projects spanning millennia, and determines which of those incentives would provide the most successful…

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    Chronically trapped in your own negative thoughts?

    Posted on November 19, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    Our understanding of trauma's effects on mental health continues to increase. #trauma #rumination #mentalhealthawareness

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      Do humans need to be altruistic to make it to Mars?

      Posted on September 13, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Altruism, in principle, is selfless action for the well-being of others. Altruism may help us achieve our space exploration goals. Space…

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        How would we establish a society on Mars?

        Posted on August 20, 2020June 17, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Humans are not built for Mars. Or rather, Mars isn't built for us, yet. Understanding the sacrifices such a massive undertaking needs is…

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          Spend a lot of time online? It may affect your sleep.

          Posted on August 18, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          In a study conducted by Taiwanese scientists with female college students, they showed that internet addiction has a negative impact on…

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            Parkinson’s Disease and Antioxidant Treatment

            Posted on October 23, 2019June 24, 2025 by Nathan Gock

            Parkinson’s disease currently affects over 10 million people worldwide, and in the United States approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed…

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              Can opiate painkillers change how you feel about rewards?

              Posted on September 5, 2019June 25, 2025 by Hunter Dulay

              How many times have you hurt yourself badly? How many friends and family members do you know who suffer from sharp pain? In many of these…

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                Is exercise addiction socially acceptable at gyms?

                Posted on October 1, 2018June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Certain behaviors are often socially accepted and even encouraged when they’re considered productive, regardless of potential health…

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                  What if the entire planet had it’s own flag?

                  Posted on September 17, 2018June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

                  Going into space is difficult and costly. All of our past space missions have taken many years to complete from laboratory to launch. As we…

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                    Music makes our body move unawares!

                    Posted on August 27, 2018June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                    Be it tapping our feet, nodding, or simply swaying, music makes us move! However, did you know that the body moves to music even when…

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