Science Fictions | Stuart Ritchie | Substack

It's an idea that's been around since Freud - but is there any decent evidence for it?

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Yet more bad science about dogs - this time from social psychology

Jun 10

People who say “science is political” usually aren’t just stating facts - they’re trying to push something on you. Don’t let them

May 29

Audio version: Science is political - and that's a bad thing Listen now | Science Fictions Substack Podcast Episode #6

May 29

The latest concerns about an ocean cleanup affecting marine life are based on questionable science

May 15

Audio version: The New York Times goes overboard on cleaning up the ocean Listen now (14 min) | Science Fictions Substack Podcast Episode #5

May 15

Audio version: The UK's lie detector scandal Listen now | Science Fictions Substack Podcast Episode #4

May 15

The evidence base for the polygraph test is full of holes. So why are we using lie detectors increasingly often?

May 4

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