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Economic Impact of a Solar Eclipse
Special events can bring an abundance of tourism dollars to an area. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week, Philip Powell looks into the effects of eclipse tourism.
Wine Nutrition Labels May Surprise Consumers
Nutrition labels could be coming to a wine store near you. In today’s Academic Minute, Texas Tech University’s Deidre Popovich says customers might not like what they see.
Sleep Resets the Brain’s Operating System
Why do we need to sleep? In today’s Academic Minute, Washington University in St. Louis’s Keith Hengen delves into our brain to find the answer.
Historical World Orders and Our Current Crisis
Looking back in history can help us solve the problems of today. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Cambridge’s Ayse Zarakol takes a look back.
Variety of Attitudes About Science
Why is there such a large variety of attitudes to even well-evidenced science? In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Bath’s Laurence Hurst explores the differences between those who trust in science and those who do not.
Sharing Attention Across Societal Divides
Shared attention can be key to bridging the gaps between us in society. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s Garriy Shteynberg explores.
Highlighting Short-Term Costs Reduces Unhealthy Behavior
How do we stop our unhealthy behaviors? In today's Academic Minute, Cornell University's Kaitlin Woolley looks short-term for help.
Virtue and Video Games
Video games can get a bad rap at times, but they can bring benefits to those who play them. In today’s Academic Minute, Macalester College’s James Dawes examines how.