Month: October 2022

Superiority and stigma in modern psychology and neuroscience

Bias in early psychological and neuroscientific research distorted conclusions about women and people of color. Unintentional biases persisting today in studies of older adults and people with stigmatized conditions may perpetuate stigma and hinder scientific discovery. We can combat these biases by changing how we analyze, interpret, and describe differences. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on October 6, 2022

Health Priorities for Lame-Duck Congress

When the lame-duck Congress returns, it will have a lot on its plate. From setting overall health program spending to avoiding Medicare payment cuts, there’s much to tackle. In California, Governor Newsom has signed a bill targeting covid-19 misinformation. Important funding decisions are still pending, including whether telehealth services and enhanced Medicaid will continue. There’s […]

Published on October 6, 2022

Algorithms predict sports teams’ moves with 80% accuracy

Imagine if you had a crystal ball that could accurately predict the actions of your opponents in the game—well, algorithms are getting pretty close! Scientists have developed algorithms that can predict the moves of volleyball players during the game with an impressive accuracy of over 80%. It’s like having a secret playbook that gives you […]

Published on October 6, 2022