The Science Bit

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The Science Bit attempts to demystify science and scientists, to show how scientific ideas can be used in everyday contexts, to highlight abuses of scientific jargon and attempts to exploit public confusion about science, and to record examples of how people in public life (who should know better) can often struggle with scientific concepts. It is maintained by Brian Hughes, a lecturer in Psychology at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

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  1. Working the crowd

    As part of my day job, I’m involved in psychology research examining the effects of having other people around when you’re trying to cope with mental stress. Here’s the summary of our findings to date: it’s complicated. But not to … Continue reading...

    4 days ago

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