Caveat Scientia
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Why Health Studies Done on Animals Don’t Always Apply to Humans
Most health supplement headlines trace back to a single source: animal studies. But when the same…
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Does Time Feel the Same to Every Living Thing?
A dragonfly perceives the world five times faster than you do. A starfish barely perceives it…
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Does Coffee Reduce Dementia Risk? What a 43 Year Study Actually Shows
Coffee may reduce dementia risk, according to a massive decades long study. But how large is…
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Science is a Puzzle: Why One Study Doesn’t Prove Anything
Discover why bold headlines can mislead and why one study doesn’t prove anything. This piece explains…
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How Accurate Is AI for Scientific Research
AI is now helping scientists write, analyze, and reason, but how accurate is it really? Behind…
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The Real Risk of Smoking and Lung Cancer Explained in Absolute Terms
Public discussions of smoking and lung cancer often rely on shocking relative risk statistics that are…
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Can You Use Soap on Cast Iron? Separating Kitchen Myth From Science
For generations, cooks have debated whether soap belongs anywhere near cast iron. The rule has been…
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Absolute Risk: A More Honest Way To Communicate Science
Risk numbers shape how we see health stories, yet the way they are shared often distorts…
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A Scientific Review of Superfoods: Boon or Bust?
Superfoods claims promise powerful health effects, yet science shows a more complicated story. This review attempts…
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New Study Shows Immune Response From Heat Therapy, but There Is Fine Print
A new study reports immune responses from hot tub and sauna heat therapy, but only in…