‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Isn’t Just A Cliché. It’s Backed By Science.
The phrase “fake it till you make it” can feel like a cliché, but there’s some value to this idea in the mental health field. The expression is often evoked in describing the concept of behavioral activation ― a useful tool in managing conditions like depression and anxiety. But what exactly is this approach, and […]
Opinion | ‘This Is Probably the Most Obviously Fake Data I Have Seen’: What We Heard This Week
“This is probably the most obviously fake data I have seen.” — Kyle Sheldrick, MBBS, PhD candidate at the University of New South Wales, on the potentially fraudulent data underpinning an infamous study of vitamin C for sepsis. “It is OK to have financial relationships with industry.” — Adam Bitterman, DO, of Northwell Health Physician […]
I Was Afraid To Be Alone With My Baby. This Is The Common Issue I Was Dealing With.
I walked through the door of my son’s nursery, plastering a fake smile to my face as I did all the things expected of a new mother: nursing, changing, rocking, singing, playing. I couldn’t let my 4-month-old see how much I was failing him. I had been born and bred to be a mother, taught […]
Devising new meat alternatives with 3D printing — and cocoa butter
No longer just a dream of vegetarians and vegans, fake meat is becoming more widely available in grocery stores and restaurants. And more options are almost certainly on the way. In a study reported in ACS Food Science & Technology, one team has developed a new combination of plant-based ingredients tailored for 3D printing meat […]