Clematis Research Empowerment Hub

"bizenbebo" shares an insightful paper on the Halo Effect Experiment (1977) and how bias shapes our perceptions. Ever judged someone based on how much you liked them? Learn how this cognitive bias can influence your everyday choices! Check out the full post below for more!

"kotha.k" shares a paper on real-time communication with lucid dreamers during REM sleep! Researchers found that dreamers can process external cues and respond while dreaming, opening up new doors to understanding consciousness. Check out the full post below for all the fascinating details!

"nya" shares about the Asch paradigm which is a series of conformity experiments by Solomon Asch designed to investigate how social pressure from a majority group could influence an individual to conform. Reference: McLeod, S. (2023, October 24). Solomon Asch Conformity Line Experiment Study. Simply Psychology. Retrieved October 13, 2024, from https://lnkd.in/dfFeYPS

? We are excited to announce our Session 4 (Photonics and Plasmonics) of the Think Like a Physicist—Clematis Training Program! ?? Join us for our hands-on introduction to Photonics and Plasmonics, led by Libertad R., a PhD student at the University of Sydney! ?? Session 4: Photonics and Plasmonics ?? Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025 ? Time: 09:30–11:00 AM EST (GMT-4) ?? Join via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/e9rkkJUY

"Vi" shared a paper on the study of the 1972 experiment, What Is Beautiful Is Good, by K. Dion, E. Berscheid, and E. Walster. It consists of the hypotheses that the more conventionally attractive someone is, the more likely they are to be perceived by strangers as having socially desirable personality traits and that they are more likely to achieve success and happiness in life. The experiment takes place at the University of Minnesota, where psychology students were used to test this theory but they were convinced that they were being tested on their accuracy to judge others based on limited information. They were given photographs of people of various levels of physical attractiveness and had to fill out their predictions on their personality traits and levels of success and happiness in life based on the photos alone. The results show that most of the students believed that the most physically attractive people were likely to have the best personalities and be the happiest in life. While the least attractive people were more likely perceived to have bad personalities and fail in life. Therefore both hypotheses are supported. Reference (APA): American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Apa PsycNet. American Psychological Association. https://lnkd.in/gu4e-Gwn

"Ari" shares a thought-provoking paper: Production and Appreciation of Humor as Sexually Selected Traits by Eric R. Bressler, Rod A. Martin, and Sigal Balshine. This study dives into the evolutionary role of humor in human mate choice. It highlights how men and women value humor differently, with women favoring humor production in partners and men prioritizing receptivity to their humor. The findings reveal fascinating insights into how sexual selection may have shaped our sense of humor over time. Check out the full post below for all the details!

"Louise" shared a paper on the role of virtual nature cues and nature-relatedness in boosting academic motivation and engagement! ???? The study explored whether integrating nature cues into educational materials could replicate the benefits of actual nature interactions, but found no significant correlation with academic outcomes. However, students who felt more connected to nature did report higher motivation and engagement. Check out the full study for more insights! ?? References: Berman, M. G., Kross, E., Krpan, K. M., Askren, M. K., Burson, A., Deldin, P. J., Kaplan, S., Sherdell, L., Gotlib, I. H., & Jonides, J. (2012). Interacting with nature improves cognition and affect for individuals with depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 140(3), 300–305. https://lnkd.in/gxA6MYMk Desrochers, J. E., Peetz, J., Harpaul, C., Okigbo, C., & Perry, K. (2024). The Role of Nature Cues and Nature Relatedness in Academic Motivation and Engagement. Collabra. Psychology, 10(1). https://lnkd.in/gAZvMvhr Koscielski, Y. (2009). Psychological tests and measurements | SFU Library. Lib.sfu.ca. https://lnkd.in/gfs7if5G

"Just because you haven’t seen it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist." — The Santa Clause (1994) ?? Originally a line from a movie, this quote perfectly encapsulates Dark Matter detection research. In our next session at Clematis Research Empowerment Hub, we will explore one of the most outstanding problems in physics—the search for the invisible particles that make up 27% of our universe. ?? Join us for this hands-on introduction to Astroparticle Physics: The Search for Dark Matter (Session 3), led by Libertad R., a PhD student at the University of Sydney. Libertad previously had the opportunity to learn from and work with the research team at SNOLAB, a Canadian underground science laboratory specializing in neutrino and dark matter physics. ?? Prepare to dive deep into this hands-on introduction to Astroparticle Physics! Here are two publications/articles we may be referring to during our session: ? 1.?Status of Direct Detection Searches of Heavy Dark Matter: https://lnkd.in/ejhdu8Fw 2.?Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search: Experiment Overview: https://lnkd.in/eFhFuvyE ?? Outline of the session! No prerequisite knowledge is needed :) 1. Understand how the existence of Dark Matter was first postulated 2. Review the potential Dark Matter particle candidates and their properties 3. Dive into the experimental methods created to detect Dark Matter ? Introduce important phenomena such as quantum tunneling and superconductivity 4. Explore the components of the detectors used in direct Dark Matter detection experiments, which include: ? Transitional Edge Sensors (TES) ? Superconduction Quantum Interference Devices (SQUIDs) ? Feedback and Readout Signal Electronics 5. Discuss the current states of the search for Dark Matter particles ?? Session 3: Astroparticle Physics ?? Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025 ? Time: 09:30–11:00 AM EST (GMT-5) ?? Join via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/eZpejWPY

Ever wondered if VR nature settings could help you de-stress like a walk in the park? "Janice" takes us on a fascinating journey with a 2021 study by Reese, Kohler, and Menzel! Spoiler alert: VR nature experiences may boost positive emotions and reduce stress—without leaving your couch! Check out the full post below to learn how this virtual nature experience works wonders for our minds!

"elena" shares an exciting development in cancer treatment! ?? Scientists have developed an innovative approach that uses gold nanoparticles—just 2 nanometers wide—combined with radioactive iodine to target and destroy cancer cells with incredible precision. This groundbreaking study leverages the power of nanotechnology, chemistry, and nuclear physics to create a new radiopharmaceutical that can infiltrate cancer cells and release damaging particles (Auger electrons) directly at their DNA, minimizing harm to healthy tissues. The technology has shown promise in treating aggressive cancers like glioblastoma and could potentially be applied to cancers that have spread throughout the body. ??? For a deeper dive into this transformative research, check out the full post! ?? Reference: Wang, R.; Liu, H.; Antal, B.; Wolterbeek, H. T.; Denkova, A. G. Ultrasmall Gold Nanoparticles Radiolabeled with Iodine-125 as Potential New Radiopharmaceutical. ACS Appl. Bio Mater. 2024, 7 (2), 1240–1249. https://lnkd.in/e7CUepzT