Neurobiology
- What is the most fascinating thing you know about in the field of neuroscience? (Neurons older than dinosaurs!)
- Is there still room for free will in our best scientific models?
- Can you trick your brain to release dopamine without drugs, food or any outside forces?
- How can too much dopamine cause distressing thoughts if it’s a feel good hormone?
- Is dopamine a feel good happy chemical (neurotransmitter)?
- What’s a good dopamine release other than substances and exercise?
- How does one increase the grey matter in one’s brain?
- Which famous people's brains have been investigated by neuroscientists, what did they learn from them?
- How big of a role does the neurological makeup of our brain make us intrinsically good at something?
- Can neuroscientists tell what a person thinks from an fMRI scan of the brain?
- I have a horrible memory (presumably from years of football). What are some ways I can improve my brain functions and memory?
- How many scientists and researchers would it take to map / simulate the human brain?
- Is there any science supporting the term "muscle memory"?
- Is it true that the brain limits the muscles, and that we actually can lift cars? In that case, how can this be achieved?
- Why haven’t we developed an accurate lie detector that can exonerate the innocent, especially given the advances in being able to “read” the human brain with FMRI? The current system continues to fail us.
Crustaceans
Evolutionary biology
- Given that it’s just a theory, can the theories of evolution be wrong?
- Why are we so sure about the evolution theory?
- Why are scientists so defensive when someone states the fact that evolution is a theory?
- Are there any immortal life forms?
- For hundreds of thousands of years, humans did not brush their teeth. What happens if I stop altogether?
- How many big undiscovered predators might be lurking in the deepest and darkest areas of the oceans? What might they look like?
- Did Darwin attempt to explain the origin of life?
- What are other examples of evolutionary downgrades, apart from myxozoans that evolved from jellyfish (genome over 300 mio pairs) to obligate parasites?
- Can species devolve?
- Why do creationists claim evolution is bunk?
- Are all living organisms prone to cancer? Is it theoretically possible for a organism be comprised entirely of cancer cells and still live?
- By recent discovery of epigentics, should we reconsider Lamarckism? Darwinism is the key however, can Lamarckism also play a minor role in evolution?
- Human evolution
- What examples exist of recent human evolution?
- Has human innovation eliminated natural selection?
- Since we don't let natural selection take its course, is there any way that humans can evolve?
- Are we messing with natural selection?
- Is natural selection being halted by advances in modern society?
- When did evolution stop as mummies reveal that human anatomy has not changed for thousands of years?
- Why is it said that humans have not biologically evolved since the dawn of agriculture when we have significantly altered things like dogs and corn?
- How many generations and/or years did it take for humans to reach their present level of intelligence? Will we continue evolving?
- See also the book Future Humans.
Academic writing
- How much time does Journals generally take to review and accept the research paper?
- Why can't academics write clearly and concisely?
- Does sharing scientific papers in social media have any impact on the citations?
- What do you think makes an academic a great academic?
- Can I publish an article in a peer reviewed journal without publishing my name?
- My paper has just been published. How can I promote it so people can find it?
- What is the role of literature in a world that increasingly values more practical fields such as science, technology, engineering and math?
- What is the best way to figure out which academic journal your article is most suitable for?
- How long does it take you to write a publishable research paper?
- Why can’t academic papers in STEM be written as lucidly and easy to understand as blogs on the same topic are?
- How do I train myself to write a good paper?
Academic publishing
- Why is submitting manuscripts to a journal so expensive if the reviewers (who do the majority of the work) rarely get paid?
- How can I detect a fake journal or publisher?
- Why can't research papers be made public?
- Why is Elsevier charging money for access to research that was publicly funded?
- Why haven't university-owned journals overtaken private journals?
- Why do scientists use journals for publishing papers instead of publishing them for free online?
- What value do academic journals provide in the process of e-published papers?
- What are some important parameters (impact factor, eigen factor, influence factor, SJR H index) to be considered before selecting a journal for scientific publication? (None of those. Saved you a click.)
Skepticism
- What is a good counter-argument to the creationist claim that we shouldn’t trust evolution due to the changing nature of scientific theories?
- Do you think it’s possible that the paranormal exists, but that we simply lack the means to measure it?
- Is it possible to develop eidetic memory, if so how can I develop eidetic memory?
- Why do some people still think evolution is fake even though there is undeniable evidence that it is real?
- Why do people still believe that the world is flat, when there is scientific evidence to prove them wrong?
- Will our current scientific theories (especially evolutionary) be outdated in 100+ years?
- At present, what factually well-supported scientific theory is most likely to be proven incorrect by our descendants?
- When does a theory become a law?
- Is intelligence bound to genetics?
- How can I prove to my Muslim students that humans evolved from ape-like creatures and were not made from clay?
- The fundamental basis of scientific growth is skepticism. Why do people want to latch onto theories as if they are fact?
- Why would an intelligent person say "the science is settled" when science is never settled?
Academic careers
- What is the life of a full-time researcher like?
- What is it like to work as a Researcher?
- Is it possible to get into brain and cognitive science for an MS after studying BS in nuclear engineering? (General answer to all “Can I study X with a degree in Y” questions)
- Can I get into grad school for a subject I got a minor in?
- Neuroscience careers
- Given the current funding and job prospects, is it a good idea to pursue a PhD in neuroscience/psychology?
- What advice would you give to a 15 year old girl who wants to become a neuroscientist?
- What is the best advice for an aspiring neuroscientist?
- With a neuroscience degree, what career can I pursue other than an academic one?
- I am pursing a degree in finance and accounting, but my passion lies with neuroscience. What degrees, careers, and salaries are associated with neuroscience?
- What does it take to enter a career in neuroscience? What is the future of jobs for those with neuroscience degrees?
- What can you do with a graduate degree in neurobiology?
- What are some of the things about a life in academia or research that people don't usually know until they have experienced them for themselves?
- What is the most frustrating thing about being a scientist?
- What is a good decision making process for picking a college major so that you don't end up regretting it?
- How should I choose an advisor for masters program?
- Given huge cuts to science funding in the near future, what kind of labs and/or universities should a prospective PhD student look for?
- What questions should you ask potential advisers before starting a PhD program?
- When doing a PhD, should I look for university ranking or professor profile?
- How do I differentiate myself as a prospective PhD candidate at a top program if I’m not the top student in my MS program?
- How do I email a professor from a university asking if I can do a certain research at their university?
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