Some chocolate contains lead. Is this safe? And does the ability to measure minute quantities of lead in chocolate make the product less safe? This week's Risk Bites is about the measurement conundrum -- what do you do when you can measure what's in the stuff you eat to the nth degree? It's not p
Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows an association between the average amount of chocolate each person in country eats, and the number of Nobel Prize winners that country produces. But as the author points out, an association doesn't necessarily mean that eating chocolate
Today, we are delving into a topic that affects millions of people around the world – how trauma leads to addiction. Trauma refers to a distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope with the situation. It's a serious issue that impacts individuals from all walk
Undiagnosed ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can cause a range of challenges in daily life, from difficulty with focus and organization to impulsive behavior and hyperactivity. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, these challenges can lead to negative experiences and trauma. In th
What is burnout? Do you know what emotional burnout is? Emotional burnout happens when we feel too tired to think, process or do anything. Emotional burnout occurs as a result of mental or physical fatigue or both. Burnout can happen when we are at work, studying, with our family, or even friends. W
How much is too much when it comes to being exposed to something unpleasant? Using examples of fecal contamination on cellphones and cocaine on bank notes, Risk Bites begins to lay the ground for exploring dose-response. More information on the UK cellphone contamination study: http://www.eurekale
For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * More people from more places are migrating to more places, leading to greater linguistic, religious and ethnic diversity, especially in urban areas. STEVEN VERTOVEC analyzes this super-diversification and considers how societies can best respond to the chal
Social intelligence is the ability to know oneself and others in order to be able to correctly assess one's own actions and those of other people. It is made up of five skills: sympathy, self-awareness, empathy, metacognition and theory of mind. Those who lack social intelligence can misunderstand o
The Meiji Restoration began in the year of 1868, on the 25th of January. Being sparked by civil unrest due to the decisions and treaties made between Tokugawa Iemochi and the USA, including other western powers. This lead to an uprising against Tokugawa, leading to him being overthrown by the Chos
Five reasons you might hesitate to get the COVID vaccine, and why you should probably get it anyway: 0:46 - Unknown risks 1:48 - Effectiveness 2:28 - Fake news 3:30 - COVID conspiracy theories 4:00 - Your right not to be vaccinated Even if you are worried about getting the COVID vaccine, or are c
In a free market, unlimited human needs often meet providers with limited supply. In such an environment, competition is usually a positive force. It leads to a wider choice, increases the quality of the products offered and lowers their prices. If there is no competition, monopolies can emerge. And
Depression is a consuming illness that can take over the mind and body for a period of time. In this video, we talk about some things people with depression might hide. For example, feeling like an observer, sometimes known as dissociation. Feeling lazy and not wanting to get out of bed. Feeling wit
