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I'm fascinated by the replication crisis in psychology. What I want is a two column summary: Experiment and did it replicate? Maybe with some commentary. I cannot find this. I can find links to hundreds of individual studies. That's too much reading for me. I can find summaries like "60% didn't replicate." That's too little info for me. I want to know which ones replicated and which didn't. Help?
posted by papergirl to Science & Nature at 8:58 AM - 4 answers

Recently switched from a lifetime of handwashing to using a dishwasher. But even with sani rinse option I’m convinced there’s still some residue that’s irritating my stomach. What detergent isn’t going to kill my precious bodily gut biome ? Cascade platinum pods are dead to me now. [more inside]
posted by St. Peepsburg to Health & Fitness at 12:08 PM - 10 answers

I'm looking into getting a wire stripper. Something like this. Some of the bad reviews discourage me though. What do you have? [more inside]
posted by falsedmitri to Technology at 10:47 AM - 4 answers

Why is my tax rate varying pay period to pay period? Already accounting for changes in tax bracket but still not understanding. My employment and tax situation has always been very simple, so please explain to me like I'm 5 if I'm missing something. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by greta simone to Work & Money at 10:22 AM - 12 answers

I am searching for a particular historical drama that: [more inside]
posted by $0up to Media & Arts at 6:33 AM - 4 answers

In the world of "normal every-other-week house cleaning by a paid housecleaner", would you consider the following two jobs to be "normal, to be done every time or as needed", or more of a "deep clean that I should expect to do myself, schedule separately, or request and pay extra for"? Asking in advance of having a talk with my house cleaner to calibrate my read on what is reasonable. [more inside]
posted by bluesky78987 to Home & Garden at 6:21 AM - 28 answers

I had my first session with a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner last week. Yay! What questions should I be asking her? [more inside]
posted by rabia.elizabeth to Health & Fitness at 4:21 AM - 8 answers

I'm heading to Last Vegas this month for work and want to eat healthy. I'm limited to $15 for lunch and $30 for dinner, including tip. No alcohol. Any tips? [more inside]
posted by Toddles to Travel & Transportation at 9:24 PM - 6 answers

What are folks' takes on recent (maybe last 3-4 years) studies, essays, and other interventions about the marginal efficacy of charter schools vs traditional public schools, and about the long-term benefits and risks of school districts encouraging charter schools while maintaining traditional public schools? [more inside]
posted by Scarf Joint to Education at 10:27 AM - 8 answers

I'd appreciate being pointed to some non-crazy looks at some specific crazy covid theories, or just some basic facts that are fairly robust. Details inside! [more inside]
posted by Number Used Once to Health & Fitness at 9:03 AM - 17 answers

Looking for your fave places for embroidered patches, AskMe! [more inside]
posted by Kitteh to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion at 7:20 AM - 13 answers

I'm trying to zoom in with my webcam (aka change my field of view) so that my whole room is not visible in conferences on Zoom / Teams / Google Meet. Is there no easy way to do this? [more inside]
posted by musofire to Computers & Internet at 4:35 PM - 13 answers

An affordable housing funder needs a system for borrowers to submit data (similar to HUD/Low Income Housing Tax Credit data), so the funder can submit reports to community stakeholders. I'm researching external vendors who could create and maintain this system (for 30+ years). So far, all paths have been dead ends. Can you recommend IT vendors who might provide this service? [more inside]
posted by rebent to Technology at 11:08 AM - 5 answers

What can my company see me do on Zoom? [more inside]
posted by nouvelle-personne to Computers & Internet at 10:18 AM - 10 answers

About 10 or 20 years ago, I saw a trailer for an intriguing movie. Here's what I remember: A troupe of Shakespearean actors is stranded in a remote location when their train breaks down. I think they were somewhere in Australia. [more inside]
posted by alex1965 to Media & Arts at 6:40 AM - 6 answers

I am working on a logo for commercial purposes. I have a font I want to use (and have the license to use it for a logo) however, I would like to change one letter. My googling suggests that editing a TTF font is not allowed. I know there are logos with standard fonts with a custom letter or two, so what's the best way to do this and not get sued or cease-and-desisted? Do I make a separate font with just my glyph and type two different fonts? [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... to Grab Bag at 5:08 AM - 10 answers

City kid here heading up to the Hudson Valley for Memorial Day, where I wanna frolic in the country. Gimme your best recs for tick repellant. [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos to Health & Fitness at 11:37 AM - 22 answers

I’m scheduled for general anesthesia tomorrow and I made the mistake of looking up information on the web about it. I’m looking for help to decide whether to cancel it or not. [more inside]
posted by Tell Me No Lies to Health & Fitness at 11:38 AM - 16 answers

Some time ago I saw a contemporary dance video of three women, probably as an Instagram reel, and I'd like to watch it again. It was professionally shot and choreographed in a dance studio with a static wide angle, set to a sixties folk-rock tune, but I can't remember any more details. Help! [more inside]
posted by spielzebub to Media & Arts at 8:28 AM - 3 answers

I have a 10.9 inch iPad (10th generation). I would like to mount it on my photography tripod to film some timelapse footage. I would also like the iPad to be in a very protective case. What case and tripod mount should I get? [more inside]
posted by nouvelle-personne to Media & Arts at 9:33 PM - 4 answers

How can I make small deposits from my checking account to my savings account at a different bank, that happen instantly? [more inside]
posted by Serene Empress Dork to Work & Money at 3:15 PM - 13 answers

I currently have an LLC registered in New Mexico (USA). I will in a few months I will be located wholly in Colorado. Do I need to or is it beneficial to register an LLC in Colorado? [more inside]
posted by falsedmitri to Work & Money at 3:08 PM - 1 answers

Does the Irish language / culture have a particularly philosophy of viewing emotions as fleeting? Or is it just the way its grammar works? [more inside]
posted by iamsuper to Society & Culture at 12:45 PM - 3 answers

A previous ask on this was focused on ethical questions, mine are more basic. What are the options, and how do they stack up for my needs? [more inside]
posted by wellifyouinsist to Media & Arts at 11:23 AM - 1 answers

I would love some help finding new tracks for my playlist. [more inside]
posted by Hermione Dies to Media & Arts at 11:06 AM - 20 answers

I'm in Bangkok traveling and have noticed a wheel on my trusty 15 y/o North Face 35l roller is damaged. I don't have a Thai phone number so can't buy replacement wheels on Lazada, I can buy these ones on US Amazon and get them shipped from China, or maybe I can fill the gap with a strong glue - is that worth a shot?
posted by my log does not judge to Travel & Transportation at 10:42 PM - 3 answers

It's a simple question, and I thought the answer was on this page, but it's not accessible with my screen reader. I am interested in reading the transcripts and other evidence as much as is possible, for curiosity if nothing else. [more inside]
posted by Alensin to Law & Government at 12:50 PM - 3 answers

I want this: Pyle Universal Keyboard Heavy-Duty Electronic Organ Holder Rack Portable Piano Stand w/ 2nd Tier, Adjustable Height and Width, Rubber Discs PKST64 but in black. Doesn't seem to be an option. I play seated so this geometry is nice because there is nothing in the ways of human legs. What can you suggest?
posted by falsedmitri to Media & Arts at 9:43 AM - 7 answers

I have a sensory processing disorder. I don’t have good aural and visual “filters”. Do you know of a good resource that I might give HR or possibly any others to briefly explain this disorder? I am thinking of one page or less. Ideally, the resource wouldn’t be focused on autism, but I am open.
posted by NotLost to Health & Fitness at 8:00 AM - 4 answers

I'm trying to track down an essay or blog post from the past couple of years that analyzed Apple marketing collateral through the lens of the people and their lives depicted in the texts, emails, messages to each other, photos, etc. shown in Apple ads, demos, promo videos, etc. It used screenshots to make its point. It noted a few recurring names of characters in the product shots. I recall that it suggested most of the messages you see are about parties and social events.
posted by Pudding Yeti to Media & Arts at 7:45 PM - 4 answers

Almost two weeks ago I got a memory foam bed wedge and was a bit flummoxed by the size of the box when it arrived. Turns out it was very small because the wedge had been rolled up and compressed like a swiss roll. Instructions on the box said it would resume its initial shape after 48 hours. 12 days later, it has not. [more inside]
posted by Athanassiel to Grab Bag at 6:18 PM - 6 answers

Is there a way I can stain parts of an image in Photoshop? [more inside]
posted by pxe2000 to Computers & Internet at 6:06 PM - 3 answers

I need to rip the mask off: I need a quick peace of mind (or not) on Covid risk and apparently remedial Covid education 2024 edition [more inside]
posted by floweredfish to Health & Fitness at 4:27 PM - 35 answers

I have a folder with a list of .txt files in it - file list example (imgur). I would like to create a folder for each file name and to name that folder after the filename. [more inside]
posted by unearthed to Computers & Internet at 3:18 PM - 7 answers

How hard is it to get around East Sussex (Lewes/Alfriston area) without a car? [more inside]
posted by Awkward Philip to Travel & Transportation at 1:57 PM - 3 answers

I have a favourite, workshopped to hell and back, endlessly adaptable gluten free brownie recipe. I want to make blondies. [more inside]
posted by cabbage raccoon to Food & Drink at 1:10 PM - 10 answers

I have an old macro lens for my phone which I had to stop using when I got a new phone, because I couldn’t get a case to fit it. I found someone selling a 13mm-17mm adapter ring for it, and want to know the best way of firmly attaching the adapter to the lens. [more inside]
posted by Bloxworth Snout to Technology at 1:05 PM - 3 answers

Several years ago, I saw (and heard) a video essay on YouTube, and now I'd like to see it again. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find it on my own, so I'm writing this question in the hope of getting some help. [more inside]
posted by WalkingAround to Media & Arts at 11:30 AM - 4 answers

The CDC recommends adults have a tetanus booster every 10 years. The NHS doesn't think adults need a tetanus booster if they were fully vaccinated as kids. As an oldish person working on a farm at high risk of small dirty wounds, I got the NHS to give me a tetanus booster 10 years ago but they seemed bemused that I wanted it. Do any medical MeFites know why the recommendations are so different?
posted by Rhedyn to Health & Fitness at 10:02 AM - 15 answers

My spouse’s grandmother lives with us, and will be entering hospice care at home soon. She’s 100 years old and has end-stage COPD. We have two young kids, and I need to figure out how to talk to them about what we are all about to experience. [more inside]
posted by hovey to Health & Fitness at 9:05 AM - 16 answers