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Shortcomings of the Brain
In today’s Academic Minute, Dean Buonomano of the University of California Los Angeles explores why our brains are often biologically...
Community Healthcare Workers
In today’s Academic Minute, Prabhjot Singh of Columbia University’s Earth Institute explores how practices introduced in the developing world could...
Video Games and Shooting Skill
In today’s Academic Minute, Ohio State University's Brad Bushman describes the connection between first person shooter video games and real-world...
Fracturing of the Antarctic Ice Sheet
In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Texas at Austin's Joe MacGregor explains the mechanics of the fracturing currently plaguing...
Star Wars and Mythology
In today’s Academic Minute, Hamilton College's Carl Rubino examines why the Star Wars series is attracting a whole new generation...
Puzzles and Cognitive Development
In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Chicago's Susan Levine discusses the long-term advantages of playing with puzzles at an...
Depression and Education Level
In today’s Academic Minute, McGill University's Amélie Quesnel-Vallée discusses the multigenerational advantages of a college degree. Quesnel-Vallée is an associate...
School Budgets and Childhood Obesity
In today’s Academic Minute, Dartmouth College's Patricia Anderson discusses how efforts to improve academic performance have contributed to the obesity...