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- The Problem with Scientific Credit http://nautil.us/issue/66/clockwork/the-problem-with-scientific-credit 6 comments
- List of Unsolved Scientific Problems with Large Monetary Prizes http://scienceprizes.org/ 41 comments
- On scientific evidence and philosophical evidence | “It would be bold indeed to claim that philosophers are on the way to definitively solving the mind-matter problem, in the way scientists have definitively solved a huge number of epistemological problems.” https://iai.tv/articles/idealism-panpsychism-and-science-auid-1700&utm_source=reddit&_auid=2020 92 comments philosophy
- Cosmology Has Some Big Problems - Scientific American Blog Network https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/cosmology-has-some-big-problems/ 8 comments space
- ‘Unidentified Aerial Phenomena,’ Better Known as UFOs, Deserve Scientific Investigation UAP are a scientifically interesting problem. Interdisciplinary teams of scientists should study them https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/unidentified-aerial-phenomena-better-known-as-ufos-deserve-scientific-investigation/ 3 comments science
- Scientific American: New Proof Solves 80-Year-Old Irrational Number Problem https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-proof-solves-80-year-old-irrational-number-problem/ 74 comments math
- 'No health problems with chlorinated chicken' - UK Govt's chief scientific adviser https://news.sky.com/story/no-health-problems-with-chlorinated-chicken-govts-chief-scientific-adviser-11796443 20 comments worldnews
- I have a created an Android app using JavaScript called Accurate, it allows to solve physics and math problems, the app also includes a scientific calculator, a unit converter and the option to create your own formularies https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fernando.calc 12 comments javascript
- Ten easy scientific programming problems https://projectlovelace.net/ 102 comments learnprogramming
- Alan Stern, leader of the Pluto New Horizons Mission, has a problem with the definition of the word "planet." He writes, "Scientific definitions are almost never, and should never be, handed down authoritarian-style from a central voting body." http://www.astronomy.com/magazine/2018/05/an-organically-grown-planet-definition 78 comments space
- Many scientific studies can’t be replicated. That’s a problem. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2015/08/27/trouble-in-science-massive-effort-to-reproduce-100-experimental-results-succeeds-only-36-times/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.2d3272a95eb2 8 comments science
- Application of the Laminar Navier-Stokes Equations for Solving 2D and 3D Pathfinding Problems with Static and Dynamic Spatial Constraints. Implementation and validation in Comsol Multiphysics. Article in Journal of Scientific Computing · June 2017 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314239235_application_of_the_laminar_navier-stokes_equations_for_solving_2d_and_3d_pathfinding_problems_with_static_and_dynamic_spatial_constraints_implementation_and_validation_in_comsol_multiphysics 3 comments science
- US Government is soliciting opinions about scientific, philosophical, economic, political, and social problems posed by the future of artificial intelligence research https://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/rfi-preparing-future-artificial-intelligence 101 comments philosophy
- For the first time ever a computer has managed to develop a new scientific theory using only its artificial intelligence, and with no help from human beings. The problem they chose was one that has been puzzling biologists for 120 years. http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2015-06/05/computer-develops-scientific-theory-independently 3 comments science
- Electrical Problems Temporarily Suspend Curiosity's Scientific Activity http://www.voanews.com/content/electrical-problems-suspend-curiosity-scientific-activity/1794768.html 6 comments technology
- Problems with the scientific study of "cults" http://linguafranca.mirror.theinfo.org/9812/allen.html 5 comments indepthstories
- Wind farm noise causes “clear and significant” damage to people’s sleep and mental health, according to the first full peer-reviewed scientific study of the problem. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/windpower/9653429/wind-farm-noise-does-harm-sleep-and-health-say-scientists.html 58 comments technology
- Wind farm noise causes “clear and significant” damage to people’s sleep and mental health, according to the first full peer-reviewed scientific study of the problem. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/windpower/9653429/wind-farm-noise-does-harm-sleep-and-health-say-scientists.html 24 comments science
- Scientists Say Carbs -- Not Fat -- Are the Biggest Problem with America's Diet: There's a growing body of scientific evidence that until now has been treated as nutritional poison: Fat is good, carbs are bad http://www.alternet.org/food/149299/was_atkins_right_scientists_say_carbs_--_not_fat_--_are_the_biggest_problem_with_america%27s_diet/ 307 comments science
- Scientific Nightmare: The Horizon Problem http://www.zmescience.com/science-abc-the-horizon-problem 54 comments science
- As science becomes more and more important in dealing with the world's problems, Americans are falling farther and farther behind in scientific literacy. http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/coyne07/coyne07_index.html 56 comments reddit.com
- Godtube: Creationist explains "problems" with scientifically accepted age of the Earth http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ecb1327dc03ab345e618 3 comments reddit.com
- DeepMind uncovers structure of 200m proteins in scientific leap forward. Success of AlphaFold program could have huge impact on global problems such as famine and disease https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/28/deepmind-uncovers-structure-of-200m-proteins-in-scientific-leap-forward 40 comments futurology
- “How can we accept as truly scientific a proposition that can never be demonstrated to be true?” Why the Many Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Theory causes more problems than it solves. https://iai.tv/articles/the-many-worlds-fantasy-auid-1793&utm_source=reddit&_auid=2020 7 comments philosophy
- In the face of the crisis of science, it is easy to throw our hands up and watch as the old guard of the scientific establishment circles the wagons and goes back to business as usual. But there are real solutions to these problems, and we all have a part to play in implementing them. https://www.corbettreport.com/openscience/ 3 comments science
- Living in poverty can significantly harm people’s mental health, according to recent scientific studies. People living in poor neighbourhoods are more likely to develop mental health problems and less likely to recover from depression and anxiety symptoms https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/poverty-mental-health-problems-poor-neighbourhoods-support-research-psychology-1.778062 128 comments science
- Problems with scientific research: How science goes wrong http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21588069-scientific-research-has-changed-world-now-it-needs-change-itself-how-science-goes-wrong?frsc=dg%7Cb 5 comments science
- Raymond Verheijen blames Moyes for RVP's injury. "The only way to solve this problem in Jurassic Park is to improve education of these dinosaur coaches, fitness clowns & scientific cowboys" http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/25/david-moyes-to-blame-for-robin-van-persie-injury-blasts-fitness-coach-raymond-verheijen-3898099/ 17 comments soccer
- "The current system of communicating the results of scientific research via journal articles is a 17th-century solution to a 17th-century problem" http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=414579&c=2 54 comments science
- Japanese whalers set sail yesterday on their annual mission to kill hundreds of the marine creatures for alleged scientific purposes, causing diplomatic problems for their government. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/whaling-season-a-diplomatic-headache-for-japan/story-e6frg6so-1225799855524 70 comments worldnews
- Game Brain: let’s say the scientific community comes to you & says concussions are making your players crazy, crazy enough to kill themselves, & here is the proof. Do you join these scientists and try to solve the problem, or do you use your power to discredit them? http://www.gq.com/sports/profiles/200909/nfl-players-brain-dementia-study-memory-concussions 3 comments nfl
- Climate Change: How Can I Be Sure? One of the most difficult problems communicating science to the public is how to convince someone who does not have a scientific background and cannot take the time to look at the science itself http://newsjunkiepost.com/2010/12/20/climate-change-how-can-i-be-sure/ 8 comments science
- Douglas Hofstadter's "Gödel, Escher, Bach" is one of the most famous interdisciplinary (neuro)scientific works. A very recent peer-reviewed article evaluates Hofstadter's views about the brain and critiques his appeal to Mathematical Logic (that aimed to solve open problems in Cognitive Science). https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S2705078522500011 36 comments science
- Reddit seems pretty interested in the intersection of philosophy and science (consciousness, AI, etc.). Here's a short, animated explanation of Bertrand's Paradox, a famous problem for scientific reasoning and probability theory! https://www.youtube.com/watch?amp%3Bindex=17&%3Blist=PLtKNX4SfKpzUURFV6ucpn2TGaZYqXyrai&v=xy6xXEhbGa0 42 comments philosophy
- “There are groups out there that insist that vaccines are responsible for a variety of problems, despite all scientific evidence to the contrary. We (HHS) have reached out to media outlets to try to get them not to give the views of these people equal weight in their reporting.” http://www.noonehastodietomorrow.com/eugenics/vaccines/2099 33 comments science
- Anti-realism and anti-racism | Accepting there are problems with both theoretical and scientific concepts of race doesn’t mean giving up the fight against racism - but we need a new philosophical grounding for conversations about identity. https://iai.tv/articles/the-end-of-race-auid-1440 58 comments philosophy
- [VVCS] Scientific research amongst both active and retired Dutch professional players suggests that financial problems are far less prominent compared to the general population. However, a majority of participants wants more financial assistance https://www.vvcs.nl/financiele-problemen-onder-profvoetballers-vallen-mee-maar-wel-meer-begeleiding-gewenst/ 15 comments soccer
- Scientists leave GOP due to attitudes toward science, say Utah educators. Politics » Do the Republicans drive away researchers tackling the world’s key scientific problems? http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/56795477-90/science-scientists-gop-http.html.csp?page=1 12 comments politics
- Scientists have long sought to prevent sharp memories from dulling with age, but the problem remains stubborn. Now research published in Scientific Reports suggests virtual reality might help older people recall facts and events based on specific details https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/navigating-a-virtual-world-helped-older-adults-memory/ 48 comments science
- "A Sharp Rise in Retractions Prompts Calls for Reform". Not only are retractions rising at an alarming rate, but that retractions were just a manifestation of a much more profound problem — “a symptom of a dysfunctional scientific climate.” http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/17/science/rise-in-scientific-journal-retractions-prompts-calls-for-reform.html?_r=1&ref=science# 3 comments science