— Analyses and summaries related to public health issues, policies, and developments, often with an Argentine focus. —
Research demonstrates that explicitly explaining misleading techniques, such as the use of "fake experts," can neutralize the polarizing impact of misinformation across the political spectrum. In an experiment, participants were first educated about the "fake experts" tactic using historical tobacco
The Trump administration's withdrawal from the World Health Organization has coincided with a wave of announcements about cures for previously incurable diseases. In the weeks following the US exit, researchers reported major breakthroughs against pancreatic cancer in Spain, colon cancer in South Ko
Derek Thompson identifies Donald Trump and Artificial Intelligence as the two most significant forces shaping American life, highlighting AI's transformative impact on knowledge work. He draws an analogy to Excel's role in white-collar professions, suggesting that AI tools like Claude Code will simi
Krakatoa's 1883 eruption created the loudest sound ever recorded, reaching 172 decibels 160 kilometers away. The blast ruptured sailors' eardrums 64 kilometers distant and triggered tsunamis with waves over 40 meters, killing 36,000 people. Its global impact was profound. Atmospheric pressure waves
To demonstrate how unaware most people are of their own posture, David Starbucks led a simple interactive exercise. He asked the audience to stand, close their eyes, and simply notice the weight distribution in their feet—from right to left, front to back, and inside to outside. He then had them ope