#WE ARE ALL MADE OF SCIENCE
Science is in your bones, in your phone, and even in the coffee you drink every morning. Here, we present it rigorously and unfiltered, so anyone can understand and enjoy it.
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What is myasthenia gravis? The disease that Monica Seles suffers
Mike MunayDiscover the story of Monica Seles, her brilliant career, the stroke that changed her life, and her recent battle with myasthenia gravis, explained with rigor and insight.
What is myasthenia gravis? The disease that Monica Seles suffers
Mike MunayDiscover the story of Monica Seles, her brilliant career, the stroke that changed her life, and her recent battle with myasthenia gravis, explained with rigor and insight.
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What happened with the earthquake in Russia, what consequences could it have, and how tsunamis form?
Mike Munay8.8 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific: How are ocean-crossing tsunamis generated and how do we prepare for them?
7 commentsWhat happened with the earthquake in Russia, what consequences could it have, and how tsunamis form?
Mike Munay8.8 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific: How are ocean-crossing tsunamis generated and how do we prepare for them?
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Confidence or ignorance?
Mike MunayThe Dunning-Kruger Effect reveals how ignorance can breed overconfidence, while true knowledge fosters humility.
Confidence or ignorance?
Mike MunayThe Dunning-Kruger Effect reveals how ignorance can breed overconfidence, while true knowledge fosters humility.
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How far would you obey an order?
Mike MunayThe Milgram experiment revealed how obedience can trump morality. A shocking study of human nature.
3 commentsHow far would you obey an order?
Mike MunayThe Milgram experiment revealed how obedience can trump morality. A shocking study of human nature.
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Is it true that disorder leads to crime? The broken windows theory
Mike MunayDiscover the broken windows theory: how a simple sign of disorder can trigger more crime and what sociological experiments reveal about the impact of the urban environment.
Is it true that disorder leads to crime? The broken windows theory
Mike MunayDiscover the broken windows theory: how a simple sign of disorder can trigger more crime and what sociological experiments reveal about the impact of the urban environment.
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Dr. Subhash Mukhopadhyay, the mistreated pioneer of in vitro fertilization in India
Mike MunayDiscover the story of Subhash Mukhopadhyay, an Indian pioneer of in vitro fertilization and a forgotten hero of science, whose life marked both a milestone and a tragedy in modern...
Dr. Subhash Mukhopadhyay, the mistreated pioneer of in vitro fertilization in India
Mike MunayDiscover the story of Subhash Mukhopadhyay, an Indian pioneer of in vitro fertilization and a forgotten hero of science, whose life marked both a milestone and a tragedy in modern...
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Why don’t we act when we see someone being assaulted?
Mike MunayThe bystander effect reveals the cruelty of collective passivity: more witnesses, less help. Science, history, and examples.
2 commentsWhy don’t we act when we see someone being assaulted?
Mike MunayThe bystander effect reveals the cruelty of collective passivity: more witnesses, less help. Science, history, and examples.
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Lipoprotein(a): the hidden cholesterol that increases cardiovascular risk
Mike MunayLipoprotein(a), the hidden cholesterol that doesn't show up in your blood tests and can double your risk of heart attack. Discover why measuring it is key.
1 commentLipoprotein(a): the hidden cholesterol that increases cardiovascular risk
Mike MunayLipoprotein(a), the hidden cholesterol that doesn't show up in your blood tests and can double your risk of heart attack. Discover why measuring it is key.
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Microorganisms: The world's invisible heroes and villains
Mike MunayDiscover viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, archaea, algae, toxins, and parasites. A clear, thorough, and enjoyable overview of the fascinating world of microorganisms.
Microorganisms: The world's invisible heroes and villains
Mike MunayDiscover viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, archaea, algae, toxins, and parasites. A clear, thorough, and enjoyable overview of the fascinating world of microorganisms.
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Did you know that Monday morning is when there are the most heart attacks?
Mike MunayDiscover how cortisol, stress, and weekend overindulgence increase your risk of heart attacks and accidents... and what you can do to prevent them.
Did you know that Monday morning is when there are the most heart attacks?
Mike MunayDiscover how cortisol, stress, and weekend overindulgence increase your risk of heart attacks and accidents... and what you can do to prevent them.
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Thursday of anger, fury and destruction
Mike MunayWhy does Thursday bring out the worst in us? Science explains the most irritable day of the week.
Thursday of anger, fury and destruction
Mike MunayWhy does Thursday bring out the worst in us? Science explains the most irritable day of the week.
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Why does fentanyl make you look like a zombie?
Mike MunayDiscover why fentanyl causes these "zombie-like" postures, its effects on the body, how to respond to an overdose, and the social impact of this drug.
Why does fentanyl make you look like a zombie?
Mike MunayDiscover why fentanyl causes these "zombie-like" postures, its effects on the body, how to respond to an overdose, and the social impact of this drug.
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The Wednesday curse: Why do we feel the midweek blues?
Mike MunayDiscover why Wednesdays bring us down and what science says about surviving hump day
The Wednesday curse: Why do we feel the midweek blues?
Mike MunayDiscover why Wednesdays bring us down and what science says about surviving hump day
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Goldbach and his conjecture: when pairs become prime
Mike MunayDiscover the unsolved mystery that has haunted mathematicians since 1742: the surprisingly simple (and devilish) Goldbach conjecture.
1 commentGoldbach and his conjecture: when pairs become prime
Mike MunayDiscover the unsolved mystery that has haunted mathematicians since 1742: the surprisingly simple (and devilish) Goldbach conjecture.
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Why is printing money a bad idea?
Mike MunayAt first glance, printing money seems like a brilliant idea. If a country is in debt, poverty, or crisis... why not print more banknotes and distribute them?
Why is printing money a bad idea?
Mike MunayAt first glance, printing money seems like a brilliant idea. If a country is in debt, poverty, or crisis... why not print more banknotes and distribute them?
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The paradox of saving. Why can saving too much harm the economy?
Mike MunayThe paradox of saving arises when everyone wants to save at the same time, and the economy ends up collapsing. Discover how to avoid it and improve your finances.
3 commentsThe paradox of saving. Why can saving too much harm the economy?
Mike MunayThe paradox of saving arises when everyone wants to save at the same time, and the economy ends up collapsing. Discover how to avoid it and improve your finances.
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Debunking Myths #5: There is no good or bad cholesterol
Mike MunayHow many times have you heard about good and bad cholesterol? Discover the most common lie about cholesterol.
Debunking Myths #5: There is no good or bad cholesterol
Mike MunayHow many times have you heard about good and bad cholesterol? Discover the most common lie about cholesterol.
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Why you shouldn't mix antibiotics with alcohol?
Mike MunayYour doctor has probably told you many times that you can't drink alcohol if you need to take medication. Find out why they're right and what the consequences of this...
1 commentWhy you shouldn't mix antibiotics with alcohol?
Mike MunayYour doctor has probably told you many times that you can't drink alcohol if you need to take medication. Find out why they're right and what the consequences of this...
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The danger of quantum computers
Mike MunayQuantum computing is the great technological revolution that is approaching, but in addition to its many advantages, it also brings some risks.
1 commentThe danger of quantum computers
Mike MunayQuantum computing is the great technological revolution that is approaching, but in addition to its many advantages, it also brings some risks.
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The future of radiologists with the arrival of AI
Mike MunayThe arrival of Artificial Intelligence calls into question the future of radiology. We share our strategic vision.
5 commentsThe future of radiologists with the arrival of AI
Mike MunayThe arrival of Artificial Intelligence calls into question the future of radiology. We share our strategic vision.
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Informal fallacies. Avoid being manipulated with language.
Mike MunayAn informal fallacy is an argument or reasoning that seems valid but is not actually valid. Don't let them use it to manipulate you.
1 commentInformal fallacies. Avoid being manipulated with language.
Mike MunayAn informal fallacy is an argument or reasoning that seems valid but is not actually valid. Don't let them use it to manipulate you.
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Pathognomonic signs (II): The 13 strangest signs
Mike MunayAfter the success of the first part of pathognomonic signs, discover the strangest and most shocking ones.
Pathognomonic signs (II): The 13 strangest signs
Mike MunayAfter the success of the first part of pathognomonic signs, discover the strangest and most shocking ones.
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What is a profit warning?
Mike MunayFind out what a profit warning is, one of the most feared alerts by a company's shareholders.
What is a profit warning?
Mike MunayFind out what a profit warning is, one of the most feared alerts by a company's shareholders.
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The triangle of death: How to lose your life by popping a pimple
Mike MunayIf you've seen influencers talking about how you can die from popping a pimple on an area of your face, it's true, the risk is real .
The triangle of death: How to lose your life by popping a pimple
Mike MunayIf you've seen influencers talking about how you can die from popping a pimple on an area of your face, it's true, the risk is real .
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Nano-machines that heal our body: Nab-paclitaxel
Mike MunayThe term nano-machine sounds like science fiction and futuristic inventions, but the reality is that they have been healing our bodies for a long time.
1 commentNano-machines that heal our body: Nab-paclitaxel
Mike MunayThe term nano-machine sounds like science fiction and futuristic inventions, but the reality is that they have been healing our bodies for a long time.
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Schumann Resonance: Why do we feel that time passes faster?
Mike MunayDo you notice that it is becoming more difficult to maintain productivity in your daily life because time is passing by faster? There is a theory investigating this.
Schumann Resonance: Why do we feel that time passes faster?
Mike MunayDo you notice that it is becoming more difficult to maintain productivity in your daily life because time is passing by faster? There is a theory investigating this.
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How do satellites work? Why do they fly without fuel and not fall?
Mike MunayHow is it possible that satellites fly indefinitely around the Earth and do not fall? Magic, secret mechanisms? The answer is simple: science
3 commentsHow do satellites work? Why do they fly without fuel and not fall?
Mike MunayHow is it possible that satellites fly indefinitely around the Earth and do not fall? Magic, secret mechanisms? The answer is simple: science
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How is sound volume measured? What do decibels (dB) mean?
Mike MunayThe sounds we hear every day can be soft or very loud, but how do you measure how loud a sound is?
How is sound volume measured? What do decibels (dB) mean?
Mike MunayThe sounds we hear every day can be soft or very loud, but how do you measure how loud a sound is?
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What are Van der Waals forces? Where do we find them in nature?
Mike MunayYou probably don't know them or know they're there, but you use them every day and their discoverer won a Nobel Prize.
What are Van der Waals forces? Where do we find them in nature?
Mike MunayYou probably don't know them or know they're there, but you use them every day and their discoverer won a Nobel Prize.
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Impossible paradoxes: The twin paradox
Mike MunayHow is it possible that two twins age at different rates depending on the speed at which they move?
2 commentsImpossible paradoxes: The twin paradox
Mike MunayHow is it possible that two twins age at different rates depending on the speed at which they move?
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Impossible paradoxes: The Monty Hall paradox
Mike MunayDid you know that changing doors in a contest increases your chances of winning?
Impossible paradoxes: The Monty Hall paradox
Mike MunayDid you know that changing doors in a contest increases your chances of winning?
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Impossible paradoxes: The birthday paradox
Mike MunayDid you know that the probability of finding 2 people who have the same birthday is much higher than you think?
Impossible paradoxes: The birthday paradox
Mike MunayDid you know that the probability of finding 2 people who have the same birthday is much higher than you think?
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Impossible paradoxes: The Hilbert Hotel paradox
Mike MunayWhat would happen if you arrived at a hotel that had infinite rooms and was fully booked? Would you go in or not?
Impossible paradoxes: The Hilbert Hotel paradox
Mike MunayWhat would happen if you arrived at a hotel that had infinite rooms and was fully booked? Would you go in or not?
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Impossible paradoxes: Schrödinger's cat
Mike MunayMany people know this famous paradox of the cat being both alive and dead at the same time, but few understand it correctly. Discover its true meaning.
1 commentImpossible paradoxes: Schrödinger's cat
Mike MunayMany people know this famous paradox of the cat being both alive and dead at the same time, but few understand it correctly. Discover its true meaning.
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Why you shouldn't watch TV with the lights off?
Mike MunayMany people enjoy watching TV with the lights off, but this innocent practice carries a significant health risk.
2 commentsWhy you shouldn't watch TV with the lights off?
Mike MunayMany people enjoy watching TV with the lights off, but this innocent practice carries a significant health risk.
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What is a hostile takeover?
Mike MunayWhen a hostile takeover occurs, only one thing is clear: the risk of losing control of your company is real.
What is a hostile takeover?
Mike MunayWhen a hostile takeover occurs, only one thing is clear: the risk of losing control of your company is real.
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What is a CPAP and how can it change your life?
Mike MunayFind out what a CPAP is, how it works and how it can improve your quality of sleep and life. Ideal for those who suffer from sleep apnea and are...
3 commentsWhat is a CPAP and how can it change your life?
Mike MunayFind out what a CPAP is, how it works and how it can improve your quality of sleep and life. Ideal for those who suffer from sleep apnea and are...
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The fentanyl crisis: Why are people dying?
Mike MunayWatching the news from 2022, it seems that something complex is happening with fentanyl, as many people are dying, although the explanation is quite simple.
4 commentsThe fentanyl crisis: Why are people dying?
Mike MunayWatching the news from 2022, it seems that something complex is happening with fentanyl, as many people are dying, although the explanation is quite simple.
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Debunking myths #4: NO, sunlight does not give you vitamin D
Mike MunayWe have always thought that vitamin D is obtained from the sun, since when we are deficient in this vitamin, we are prescribed sun exposure, but this is not true.
Debunking myths #4: NO, sunlight does not give you vitamin D
Mike MunayWe have always thought that vitamin D is obtained from the sun, since when we are deficient in this vitamin, we are prescribed sun exposure, but this is not true.
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Medical robotics: Automated machines that can help you eat or amputate your leg
Mike MunayDecades ago, we imagined a future with robots and advanced transportation. Today, although we don't have teleportation, we have achieved amazing inventions that save our lives, or at least improve...
2 commentsMedical robotics: Automated machines that can help you eat or amputate your leg
Mike MunayDecades ago, we imagined a future with robots and advanced transportation. Today, although we don't have teleportation, we have achieved amazing inventions that save our lives, or at least improve...
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What are blood types and how do they affect blood donation?
Mike MunayAs soon as we are born, our blood type is determined and will remain the same for life, but we rarely know what it means or how it affects other...
What are blood types and how do they affect blood donation?
Mike MunayAs soon as we are born, our blood type is determined and will remain the same for life, but we rarely know what it means or how it affects other...
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Debunking myths #3: A generic drug is NOT the same as a brand name drug
Mike MunayGeneric drugs have emerged as a low-cost and equally effective alternative, but although they may seem exactly the same, they are not.
1 commentDebunking myths #3: A generic drug is NOT the same as a brand name drug
Mike MunayGeneric drugs have emerged as a low-cost and equally effective alternative, but although they may seem exactly the same, they are not.
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Most common recursive algorithms in JavaScript, Python and PHP
Mike MunayAfter learning the theoretical foundations of recursive programming, it is time to get down to work and test the codes.
Most common recursive algorithms in JavaScript, Python and PHP
Mike MunayAfter learning the theoretical foundations of recursive programming, it is time to get down to work and test the codes.
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What is recursive programming and how does it work? The math behind the technology
Mike MunayWhen you start learning software development or programming, you think you understand everything well until something comes along that changes your whole concept: recursion.
What is recursive programming and how does it work? The math behind the technology
Mike MunayWhen you start learning software development or programming, you think you understand everything well until something comes along that changes your whole concept: recursion.
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Debunking myths #2: YES, you can get pregnant during a pregnancy
Mike MunayWe often ignore many aspects of how wonderful the human body is, such as its ability to generate exceptional situations, such as generating two simultaneous pregnancies of different ages.
Debunking myths #2: YES, you can get pregnant during a pregnancy
Mike MunayWe often ignore many aspects of how wonderful the human body is, such as its ability to generate exceptional situations, such as generating two simultaneous pregnancies of different ages.
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What is the Fibonacci spiral?
Mike MunayThe Fibonacci sequence is much more than a mathematical formula, since it allows the most perfect forms of nature to be mathematically determined.
What is the Fibonacci spiral?
Mike MunayThe Fibonacci sequence is much more than a mathematical formula, since it allows the most perfect forms of nature to be mathematically determined.
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Why the best ideas come to you in the shower, the famous "Deadline Mode" and the lie of brainstorming
Mike MunayYour brain generates electromagnetic waves whose wavelength is 7 times the circumference of the Earth. Understand what they are used for.
4 commentsWhy the best ideas come to you in the shower, the famous "Deadline Mode" and the lie of brainstorming
Mike MunayYour brain generates electromagnetic waves whose wavelength is 7 times the circumference of the Earth. Understand what they are used for.
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Electromagnetic waves: What are and how to understand them?
Mike MunayElectromagnetic waves are vibrations of electric and magnetic fields that carry energy through space, including light, radio, and X-rays.
1 commentElectromagnetic waves: What are and how to understand them?
Mike MunayElectromagnetic waves are vibrations of electric and magnetic fields that carry energy through space, including light, radio, and X-rays.
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Why is carbon so special?
Mike MunayThere is only one element in nature that makes the difference between the organic and the inorganic, the living and the inert. The heart of life. Discover carbon.
1 commentWhy is carbon so special?
Mike MunayThere is only one element in nature that makes the difference between the organic and the inorganic, the living and the inert. The heart of life. Discover carbon.
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Why is 73 such a special number?
Mike MunayIf you have seen the series The Big Bang Theory you will have noticed Sheldon Cooper's obsession with the number 73. It is as special as it sounds.
4 commentsWhy is 73 such a special number?
Mike MunayIf you have seen the series The Big Bang Theory you will have noticed Sheldon Cooper's obsession with the number 73. It is as special as it sounds.
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What are the different diagnostic imaging techniques and when are they used?
Mike MunayWhat types of imaging diagnostics are there? What are they used for and when? Which ones are harmful to health? What drawbacks do they have? Here we tell you.
6 commentsWhat are the different diagnostic imaging techniques and when are they used?
Mike MunayWhat types of imaging diagnostics are there? What are they used for and when? Which ones are harmful to health? What drawbacks do they have? Here we tell you.
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What is the Doppler effect?
Mike MunayThe Doppler effect is one of the most common physical principles and from which scientific and technological innovation has taken the most advantage throughout history.
1 commentWhat is the Doppler effect?
Mike MunayThe Doppler effect is one of the most common physical principles and from which scientific and technological innovation has taken the most advantage throughout history.
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Debunking Myths #1: You are not the fastest sperm
Mike MunayDebunking Myths #1: The idea that sperm compete in a frantic speed race to fertilize the egg is false.
1 commentDebunking Myths #1: You are not the fastest sperm
Mike MunayDebunking Myths #1: The idea that sperm compete in a frantic speed race to fertilize the egg is false.
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High-risk problems: Infectious cellulitis
Mike MunayInfectious cellulitis is a concerning bacterial skin infection, usually caused by streptococci or staphylococci. It may seem like a mild disorder but can become very serious.
3 commentsHigh-risk problems: Infectious cellulitis
Mike MunayInfectious cellulitis is a concerning bacterial skin infection, usually caused by streptococci or staphylococci. It may seem like a mild disorder but can become very serious.
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What is a bacterial translocation?
Mike MunayWe explore the intriguing world of bacteria and focus on bacterial translocation, a phenomenon where bacteria move from their natural habitat, causing serious infections.
1 commentWhat is a bacterial translocation?
Mike MunayWe explore the intriguing world of bacteria and focus on bacterial translocation, a phenomenon where bacteria move from their natural habitat, causing serious infections.
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5 uses of radiotherapy that you didn't know about
Sara Navarro MD MScAlthough its best-known application is for the treatment of cancer, we tell you 5 alternative uses of radiotherapy for other types of ailments.
4 comments5 uses of radiotherapy that you didn't know about
Sara Navarro MD MScAlthough its best-known application is for the treatment of cancer, we tell you 5 alternative uses of radiotherapy for other types of ailments.
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Acute compartment syndrome, Lost TV series and Viagra
Mike MunayCompartment syndrome is a serious and life-threatening condition, especially when it results from an accident or severe trauma.
3 commentsAcute compartment syndrome, Lost TV series and Viagra
Mike MunayCompartment syndrome is a serious and life-threatening condition, especially when it results from an accident or severe trauma.
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Why do we sleep less as we get older?
Mike MunayWhy do we sleep less as we age, if when we age, we are more tired?
Why do we sleep less as we get older?
Mike MunayWhy do we sleep less as we age, if when we age, we are more tired?
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Pathognomonic signs: Definition and 13 examples
Mike MunayA pathognomonic sign is enough to diagnose a disease: if it appears, there is no doubt about the disorder the patient suffers from.
1 commentPathognomonic signs: Definition and 13 examples
Mike MunayA pathognomonic sign is enough to diagnose a disease: if it appears, there is no doubt about the disorder the patient suffers from.
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Medicine
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What is myasthenia gravis? The disease that Monica Seles suffers
Mike MunayDiscover the story of Monica Seles, her brilliant career, the stroke that changed her life, and her recent battle with myasthenia gravis, explained with rigor and insight.
What is myasthenia gravis? The disease that Monica Seles suffers
Mike MunayDiscover the story of Monica Seles, her brilliant career, the stroke that changed her life, and her recent battle with myasthenia gravis, explained with rigor and insight.
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Lipoprotein(a): the hidden cholesterol that increases cardiovascular risk
Mike MunayLipoprotein(a), the hidden cholesterol that doesn't show up in your blood tests and can double your risk of heart attack. Discover why measuring it is key.
1 commentLipoprotein(a): the hidden cholesterol that increases cardiovascular risk
Mike MunayLipoprotein(a), the hidden cholesterol that doesn't show up in your blood tests and can double your risk of heart attack. Discover why measuring it is key.
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Microorganisms: The world's invisible heroes and villains
Mike MunayDiscover viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, archaea, algae, toxins, and parasites. A clear, thorough, and enjoyable overview of the fascinating world of microorganisms.
Microorganisms: The world's invisible heroes and villains
Mike MunayDiscover viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, archaea, algae, toxins, and parasites. A clear, thorough, and enjoyable overview of the fascinating world of microorganisms.
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Did you know that Monday morning is when there are the most heart attacks?
Mike MunayDiscover how cortisol, stress, and weekend overindulgence increase your risk of heart attacks and accidents... and what you can do to prevent them.
Did you know that Monday morning is when there are the most heart attacks?
Mike MunayDiscover how cortisol, stress, and weekend overindulgence increase your risk of heart attacks and accidents... and what you can do to prevent them.
Physics and mathematics
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What happened with the earthquake in Russia, what consequences could it have, and how tsunamis form?
Mike Munay8.8 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific: How are ocean-crossing tsunamis generated and how do we prepare for them?
7 commentsWhat happened with the earthquake in Russia, what consequences could it have, and how tsunamis form?
Mike Munay8.8 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific: How are ocean-crossing tsunamis generated and how do we prepare for them?
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Goldbach and his conjecture: when pairs become prime
Mike MunayDiscover the unsolved mystery that has haunted mathematicians since 1742: the surprisingly simple (and devilish) Goldbach conjecture.
1 commentGoldbach and his conjecture: when pairs become prime
Mike MunayDiscover the unsolved mystery that has haunted mathematicians since 1742: the surprisingly simple (and devilish) Goldbach conjecture.
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Schumann Resonance: Why do we feel that time passes faster?
Mike MunayDo you notice that it is becoming more difficult to maintain productivity in your daily life because time is passing by faster? There is a theory investigating this.
Schumann Resonance: Why do we feel that time passes faster?
Mike MunayDo you notice that it is becoming more difficult to maintain productivity in your daily life because time is passing by faster? There is a theory investigating this.
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How do satellites work? Why do they fly without fuel and not fall?
Mike MunayHow is it possible that satellites fly indefinitely around the Earth and do not fall? Magic, secret mechanisms? The answer is simple: science
3 commentsHow do satellites work? Why do they fly without fuel and not fall?
Mike MunayHow is it possible that satellites fly indefinitely around the Earth and do not fall? Magic, secret mechanisms? The answer is simple: science
3 comments
Heroes of science
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Dr. Subhash Mukhopadhyay, the mistreated pioneer of in vitro fertilization in India
Mike MunayDiscover the story of Subhash Mukhopadhyay, an Indian pioneer of in vitro fertilization and a forgotten hero of science, whose life marked both a milestone and a tragedy in modern...
Dr. Subhash Mukhopadhyay, the mistreated pioneer of in vitro fertilization in India
Mike MunayDiscover the story of Subhash Mukhopadhyay, an Indian pioneer of in vitro fertilization and a forgotten hero of science, whose life marked both a milestone and a tragedy in modern...
Psychology
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Confidence or ignorance?
Mike MunayThe Dunning-Kruger Effect reveals how ignorance can breed overconfidence, while true knowledge fosters humility.
Confidence or ignorance?
Mike MunayThe Dunning-Kruger Effect reveals how ignorance can breed overconfidence, while true knowledge fosters humility.
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How far would you obey an order?
Mike MunayThe Milgram experiment revealed how obedience can trump morality. A shocking study of human nature.
3 commentsHow far would you obey an order?
Mike MunayThe Milgram experiment revealed how obedience can trump morality. A shocking study of human nature.
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Is it true that disorder leads to crime? The broken windows theory
Mike MunayDiscover the broken windows theory: how a simple sign of disorder can trigger more crime and what sociological experiments reveal about the impact of the urban environment.
Is it true that disorder leads to crime? The broken windows theory
Mike MunayDiscover the broken windows theory: how a simple sign of disorder can trigger more crime and what sociological experiments reveal about the impact of the urban environment.
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Why don’t we act when we see someone being assaulted?
Mike MunayThe bystander effect reveals the cruelty of collective passivity: more witnesses, less help. Science, history, and examples.
2 commentsWhy don’t we act when we see someone being assaulted?
Mike MunayThe bystander effect reveals the cruelty of collective passivity: more witnesses, less help. Science, history, and examples.
2 comments
Economy
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Why is printing money a bad idea?
Mike MunayAt first glance, printing money seems like a brilliant idea. If a country is in debt, poverty, or crisis... why not print more banknotes and distribute them?
Why is printing money a bad idea?
Mike MunayAt first glance, printing money seems like a brilliant idea. If a country is in debt, poverty, or crisis... why not print more banknotes and distribute them?
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The paradox of saving. Why can saving too much harm the economy?
Mike MunayThe paradox of saving arises when everyone wants to save at the same time, and the economy ends up collapsing. Discover how to avoid it and improve your finances.
3 commentsThe paradox of saving. Why can saving too much harm the economy?
Mike MunayThe paradox of saving arises when everyone wants to save at the same time, and the economy ends up collapsing. Discover how to avoid it and improve your finances.
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What is a profit warning?
Mike MunayFind out what a profit warning is, one of the most feared alerts by a company's shareholders.
What is a profit warning?
Mike MunayFind out what a profit warning is, one of the most feared alerts by a company's shareholders.
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What is a hostile takeover?
Mike MunayWhen a hostile takeover occurs, only one thing is clear: the risk of losing control of your company is real.
What is a hostile takeover?
Mike MunayWhen a hostile takeover occurs, only one thing is clear: the risk of losing control of your company is real.
Technology
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The danger of quantum computers
Mike MunayQuantum computing is the great technological revolution that is approaching, but in addition to its many advantages, it also brings some risks.
1 commentThe danger of quantum computers
Mike MunayQuantum computing is the great technological revolution that is approaching, but in addition to its many advantages, it also brings some risks.
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Most common recursive algorithms in JavaScript, Python and PHP
Mike MunayAfter learning the theoretical foundations of recursive programming, it is time to get down to work and test the codes.
Most common recursive algorithms in JavaScript, Python and PHP
Mike MunayAfter learning the theoretical foundations of recursive programming, it is time to get down to work and test the codes.
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What is recursive programming and how does it work? The math behind the technology
Mike MunayWhen you start learning software development or programming, you think you understand everything well until something comes along that changes your whole concept: recursion.
What is recursive programming and how does it work? The math behind the technology
Mike MunayWhen you start learning software development or programming, you think you understand everything well until something comes along that changes your whole concept: recursion.