Caveat Scientia
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How Accurate Is AI for Scientific Research
AI is now helping scientists write, analyze, and reason, but how accurate is it really? Behind…
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The Real Risk of Smoking and Lung Cancer Explained in Absolute Terms
Public discussions of smoking and lung cancer often rely on shocking relative risk statistics that are…
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Can You Use Soap on Cast Iron? Separating Kitchen Myth From Science
For generations, cooks have debated whether soap belongs anywhere near cast iron. The rule has been…
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Absolute Risk: A More Honest Way To Communicate Science
Risk numbers shape how we see health stories, yet the way they are shared often distorts…
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A Scientific Review of Superfoods: Boon or Bust?
Superfoods claims promise powerful health effects, yet science shows a more complicated story. This review attempts…
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New Study Shows Immune Response From Heat Therapy, but There Is Fine Print
A new study reports immune responses from hot tub and sauna heat therapy, but only in…
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The Science of Seed Oils: Separating Evidence from Alarmism
Seed oils have become one of the most debated topics in nutrition. Critics call them inflammatory…
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Antioxidants and Ageing: Why the Science Isn’t So Simple
Antioxidants are widely believed to slow ageing by neutralizing harmful free radicals. However, research suggests the…
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How to Read a Scientific Study (And Not Get Mislead)
Why Scientific Papers So Often Mislead Well-Intentioned Readers One of the questions I get asked most…
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How Dangerous is Drinking? The Real Numbers Behind Alcohol and Cancer Risk
We all know alcohol raises cancer risk, but do we need to really worry? This piece…