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Telling people they’re getting a placebo does not stop it from working

Posted on February 9, 2021October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

Does giving a placebo require lying to a patient? This study concludes...no! Placebos still work even when the patient knows, at least for…

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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, 2020October 24, 2022 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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        For a Cooler Climate, Just Add Ice

        Posted on March 15, 2018October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        Should we geoengineer larger ice caps to reflect radiation away from the Earth to cool the climate? Is this a good idea? This article…

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