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How Hot Is Too Hot for the Human Body?
How hot is too hot? In today’s Academic Minute, Pennsylvania State University’s Tony Wolf takes a look with human physiology in mind.
Contact with ETs Might Not Go Well, History Suggests
First contact with extraterrestrials has been imagined many times, but what would happen in reality? In today’s Academic Minute, David Shorter of the University of California, Los Angeles, has an idea.
Defining Good Conversation
A good conversation can bring many benefits. In today’s Academic Minute, Drexel University’s Paula Marantz tells us why.
Psychological Trauma’s Impact on Forensic Inpatient Obesity
Why are psychiatric inpatients often obese? In today’s Academic Minute, Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Joseph Davies discusses his findings.
Studying the Arts and Deep Learning
Studying the arts can lead to deep, rigorous learning. In today’s Academic Minute, Lisa Donovan of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts explores how arts can help the cause of academic rigor.
Employee Negotiating at Companies With Social Missions
Can money and altruism mix? In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Texas at Austin’s Insiya Hussain explores how this tension can play out in the workplace hiring process.
Solace and Saudade
Humans are always trying to find meaning in life. In today’s Academic Minute, Chiang Mai University’s Sarah Seymour examines this through the work of a poet.
Putting the Public Back in Policy
U.S. citizens don’t feel like they are being heard in politics. In today’s Academic Minute, Johns Hopkins University’s Marjan H. Ehsassi details this in an international framework.