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Sci is at Neurotic Physiology today, talking about a study that is awesome for three main reasons:
1. It is interesting science.
2. It utilizes Dungeons and Dragons.
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3. The first author is in middle school.
But really, it's all about monsters. And how you look at them. Hint: look for the eyes. Head over and check it out.