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Should Quantum Anomalies Make Us Rethink Reality?
Inexplicable lab results may be telling us we’re on the cusp of a new scientific paradigm
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We Can Make Large Dams More Friendly to the Environment
We're unlikely to tear them all down, but math can help us figure out how to reduce their ecosystem impact
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Why Don't Babies Smile from Birth?
Their facial muscles work fine, but the neural networks that let them recognize the feeling of happiness take a while to develop
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Opening up to new ideas may be the first step
Is Science Infinite?
Science will never tell us who we really are, and that is why it will last forever
The Twice Exceptional Movement: Supporting Bright and Creative Students with Learning Difficulties
A new book highlights the growing twice exceptional (2e) movement, dedicated to helping those who have extraordinary strengths coupled with learning difficulties
More Than Meets the Eye: The Evolution of Personality Testing
A new generation of personality tests taps into what we humans are best at: visual processing
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Illusions from the National Archives in New York City
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Trump's "Fake News Awards" Are Both Absurd and Dangerous
Behavioral science research suggests they could actually give weight to his media-bashing agenda
Smoking Is Way Down in the U.S., but Not for People with Mental Illness
That’s one reason they tend to suffer from poorer health and die younger
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