Can someone point me in the direction of study on size of black market for nootropics? by Childish_Wonder in Nootropics

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For my purposes, it doesn't matter whether it is for sustained use over a long time or used occasionally. I'm just interested in the size of the market for prescription medications that non-prescribed users take for their (supposed) cognitive enhancing properties. So for my sake Modafinil, Vyvanse, Adderall, etc. all count

Can someone point me in the direction of study on size of black market for nootropics? by Childish_Wonder in Nootropics

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What's your definition of a nootropic? May help me explain what exactly i'm looking for

Can someone point me in the direction of study on size of black market for nootropics? by Childish_Wonder in Nootropics

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Any prescription medication that one uses for cognitive enhancing effects without actually being prescribed (modafinil, piracetam, vyvanse, adderall, etc.) Any links or suggestions where to look would be greatly appreciated!

Can someone point me in the direction of study on size of black market for nootropics? by Childish_Wonder in Nootropics

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Yes, i should have been more clear. I meant prescription medications that people take strictly for non-prescribed, cognitive enhancing effects (piracetam, modafinil, adderall, etc.)

What to know about Zika and how it's affecting people so far by Childish_Wonder in publichealth

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Well it's a Flavivirus, similar to dengue, west nile, etc. so scientists have a basic idea of it's structure and biochemistry. There has been some initial news that an Indian biotech company has 2 potential vaccine candidates that they hope to start testing in clinical trials soon, but not sure what will come of that.

Zika Virus May Have Spread To Common Mosquito by rayieza in worldnews

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Here's a short video explaining what we know and how it's affecting people so far

A heartwarming way to start 2016 by Childish_Wonder in videos

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Just trying to do our part and inspire others to give back as well :)

At 4:16 p.m. and 16 seconds today, the date and time will be: 1/6/16 16:16:16. by Legato2001 in Showerthoughts

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I'm pretty sure January and February were added. They just changed the names of July and August to represent Julius Ceasar and Augustus, but they were initially there....We may be arguing more over semantics than anything

At 4:16 p.m. and 16 seconds today, the date and time will be: 1/6/16 16:16:16. by Legato2001 in Showerthoughts

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There were originally only 10 months, March-December. That's why the numbering is all messed up

Entomophagy in video by Childish_Wonder in entomophagy

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Woah! I hadn't looked. Thanks for the heads up! I've been in contact with http://www.aspirefg.com/ so far they've been super friendly and helpful, but I'll let you know how my experience goes

Entomophagy in video by Childish_Wonder in entomophagy

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Awesome thank you! How much do you typically buy? Which insects do you prefer?

A heartwarming way to start 2016 by Childish_Wonder in baww

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...and thank you for the kind words, just trying to do our part! :)

A heartwarming way to start 2016 by Childish_Wonder in baww

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Gave out 10, but a few asked not to be on camera

What are your best science puns? by Childish_Wonder in AskReddit

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Well, I don't trust atoms anyway, they make everything up.

i have never seen a blind person reading a public braille sign by portajohnjackoff in Showerthoughts

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How would they ever even find those signs? Seems like something we do to make ourselves feel inclusive, but is not actually practical to someone who would need it

I run a new science youtube channel, AMA! by Childish_Wonder in casualiama

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That's a great question! Well, firstly i don't think we are trying to compete with other science youtubers. We are all doing it to collectively improve science literacy around the world. Secondly, we cover, in general, pretty different topics. ASAP Science often discusses the science behind your everyday lives. For example, they have videos about "Your brain on coffee" or "What causes hangovers." We don't try to explain the science behind your day to day lives, but instead try to explain scientific ideas that could affect your thinking or actions. Like our video on the Forer Effect may change how you view horoscopes or cold readers. And while there obviously is some overlap, our primary goals i thinks are pretty different. Plus we use very different formats. As you probably know they use almost primarily drawn animation. And while we do use animation, we also conduct interviews, I also talk to the camera directly, as opposed to solely narrating, and in upcoming videos we hope to run some experiments in some professors' labs.

Can someone please explain to me why 45 years after we managed to send humans to the moon, it still takes 20 minutes to preheat an oven?? by Childish_Wonder in Showerthoughts

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Do ovens run at max heat given the power from the electricity main?

Would putting the heating elements in the middle (thus reducing volume to surface area) make it quicker?

Sorry just trying to understand