I use this page to teach the internet, in easy-to-read summaries, the fascinating things I learn by reading scientific literature on amusing or smirk-worthy topics.
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The science of citation accumulation is not as complex as you might think. In this little post, I summarize some of the interesting research done on the effect that titles have on the number of citations a scientific piece of text receives. »
Eternal sunshine sounds nice until you're caught in a drawn-out, blistering, summer heat wave. And it's not just the weather that's horrible then — it's everyone around you, too! »
Hello there, let me tell you about how listening to country music is going to kill you. »
Fellatio helps fruit bats have sex for twice as long! »
Cocaine is toxic to insects, go figure! »