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Experiment contradicts assumptions about sleep loss and criminal interrogations

DARIEN, IL – An experimental study suggests that sleep restriction may hinder information disclosure during criminal interviews, contradicting widespread assumptions about the effectiveness of sleep deprivation as an interrogation tool. Preliminary results show that even mildly sleep-restricted participants provided around 7% less information during their initial disclosure. Sleep-restricted individuals also reported less overall motivation to…

Waiting for Godot Metaphor

The “Waiting for Godot Metaphor” for the COVID-19 response is carried forward and in an “Epilogue” a series of questions that have no clear answer are used to guide the discussion. The lead question examines the justification of the WHO Declaration of a Pandemic back in March in light of the heightened socio-economic damage that…

New book on sport marriages details systemic subordination of women

CORVALLIS, Ore. — In a new book based on nearly 30 years of study, Oregon State University researcher Steven M. Ortiz delves into the marital realities facing women married to professional athletes, including infidelity, sexism and a significant power imbalance in their relationships. “The Sport Marriage: Women Who Make It Work,” from the University of…

C.D.C.’s ‘Clarification’ on Coronavirus Testing Offers More Confusion

WASHINGTON — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seeking to clarify recommendations on coronavirus testing that incited an uproar, said that “testing may be considered for all close contacts of confirmed or probable Covid-19 patients.” But his clarification may have further confused the issue. The statement by the director, Dr. Robert…

Reopened Schools Find Health Risks in Water After Covid-19 Lockdowns

The new coronavirus is not the only illness that teachers, students, parents and staff will have to worry about as some schools attempt to reopen this fall. Legionella could lurk in the water supplies of school buildings, and some measures to keep people in schools safe from coronavirus may even increase risks from deadly illnesses…

What if the First Coronavirus Vaccines Aren’t the Best?

Seven months into the coronavirus crisis, with more than 30 vaccines rapidly advancing through the rigorous stages of clinical trials, a surprising number of research groups are placing bets on some that have not yet been given to a single person. The New York Times has confirmed that at least 88 candidates are under active…