pseudoscientific ideas

Nobel Disease refers to Nobel Prize winners adopting scientifically unsound ideas later in life, often straying from their expertise. This phenomenon can be attributed to the empowerment felt by their achievement, cognitive errors, and pressure from fame. Despite their accomplishments, some laureates endorse pseudoscientific beliefs or ideas, potentially impacting their productivity and public perception.

Angela Saini talks about her new book ‘Superior: The Return of Race Science’.

March for Science Pune chapter on Wednesday was dedicated to building scientific temper in common people. About 600 participants paid homage to anti-superstition crusader Narendra Dabholkar, calling him the first martyr for science in India.

At Reagan National Airport, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. participated in a public display of strength, performing pull-ups during a campaign announcement. While Kennedy Jr. completed numerous repetitions, online observers criticized his form, noting he did not fully pull himself up during the exercise.

Sniffing armpit stains of dry t-shirts at a ‘Pheromone Party’ is the new way for singles to mingle. Gross or kinky? Melissa D’costa finds out more

On Friday, Andhra University vice-chancellor G Nageswara Rao, a professor of inorganic chemistry, claimed that Kauravas from the Indian mythological epic Mahabharata were born using stem cell technology and that Ravana from the Ramayana had 24 types of aircraft .

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu and Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, known as 'theliverdoc,' clashed on X regarding the health benefits of grounding. Vembu shared positive personal experiences about walking barefoot, while Philips criticized it as pseudoscience, warning about misinformation and health risks. The heated exchange involved strongly worded responses from both parties, sparking further debate.

A letter signed by over 100 consciousness researchers accuses the integrated information theory (IIT) of being pseudoscience. The letter argues that the theory, proposed by neuroscientist Giulio Tononi, lacks experimental support and its implications are bold and counter-intuitive. However, opponents of the letter defend IIT, stating that all current theories of consciousness face similar challenges.

Many people prefer organic food because they want to avoid conventional pesticides and colouring/flavouring agents, along with the idea of propagating environmental-friendly practices.

In Part 1 of 'Is Organic Food Healthy?' we concluded with a look at the environmental advantages of organic foods. Today we dig deeper to develop a better understanding of the organic food movement.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for promoting vaccine misinformation, has been advising Trump on health matters. Kennedy has criticized the FDA, suggesting a potential shift in health policies. He has expressed support for controversial treatments like raw milk and chelation therapy for autism, despite warnings from health experts and the FDA about their risks and lack of scientific evidence.

Netflix's 'Adolescence' explores the hidden language of emojis within teenage internet culture and radicalization. The series follows the investigation of Jamie Miller, accused of murder, revealing how seemingly innocent emojis carry dangerous subtexts in online communities. Decoding these symbols becomes crucial for understanding the motives and the communication gap between generations, highlighting the weaponization of symbols in controversial subcultures.

Do plants have emotions, and can they be harnessed to our benefit? That’s the focus of an exciting study by a team of Kolkata-based scientists, following in the footsteps of JC Bose himself