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- 1Trump and Hegseth promote testosterone boosters amid science criticismβTrump and Hegseth want men to take risky testosterone boosters. Itβs all based on shoddy science
Donald Trump and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth are encouraging men to take testosterone boosters, framing it as a way to restore masculinity and military readiness. Commentators, including a Guardian analysis, say the push rests on weak or misinterpreted science and could carry real health risks, sparking debate over government figures endorsing unproven supplements.
- 2Debate reopens over shaken baby syndrome scienceβΌShaken Baby Syndrome: Junk science or not? When lawyers set scientific standards
The American Council on Science and Health is questioning whether shaken baby syndrome rests on solid scientific evidence, asking whether it is reliable medicine or junk science. The piece argues that courts and lawyers, rather than scientists, have effectively been setting the standards for what counts as proof in these cases, with major consequences for criminal convictions and child protection decisions.
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The concept of 'soft fascination' is drawing large audiences as science communicators explain its role in mental recovery. The idea, rooted in attention restoration theory, describes the gentle, effortless attention we give to things like clouds, water or foliage, which allows tired minds to rest and recharge. Viewers are responding enthusiastically, sharing how quiet, absorbing moments in nature help counter the mental fatigue of constant screen use and demanding work.
- 4How the Biological Clock Regulates WakefulnessβΌHow the biological clock regulates phases of wakefulness
New research coverage explains how the circadian, or biological, clock controls the phases of wakefulness and rest. The report outlines the mechanisms by which internal timing signals govern when the body becomes alert and when it winds down, offering insight into sleep regulation.
- 5AI doomerism serves big business, critics argueβΌHow the bad science of AI doomerism is good for big business
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists argues that alarmist claims about artificial intelligence destroying humanity rest on weak science, and that this doomerism ultimately benefits major AI companies. By framing existential risk as the central issue, the argument goes, firms can steer debate away from present-day harms, regulation and accountability while appearing responsible.
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Commentators warn that the replication crisis, long associated with psychology and other sciences, now undermines economic policy. Many influential findings in economics have failed to replicate, raising concerns that government decisions on taxation, welfare and development may rest on unreliable research. The debate focuses on how much policy advice should be trusted when its academic foundations prove fragile.
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Researchers are highlighting how the brain's biological clock and sleep-related neural circuits interact to regulate rest and circadian rhythms. The topic centres on advances in neuroscience that explain how internal timing mechanisms control sleep-wake cycles and what disruptions to these circuits mean for health. The subject is drawing attention in science news coverage globally.
- 8Science Hill keeps perfect record after winning TSSAA appealβScience Hill will remain 5-0 after winning appeal against TSSAA
Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee will keep its undefeated 5-0 football record after successfully appealing a decision by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. The TSSAA ruling had threatened to wipe out a win, but the appeal overturned it, meaning the Hilltoppers remain unbeaten heading into the rest of their season.
- 9Sleep Tech Booms as Buyers Urged to Do Homework FirstβSleep Technology Is Booming. Here's What To Know Before You Buy
Sleep technology is experiencing rapid growth, with a wide range of gadgets and devices now marketed to consumers hoping to improve their rest. Forbes reports on the booming sector but cautions that shoppers should understand the products and the science behind them before spending money, as not all devices deliver the benefits they promise.