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Proof That Tetris Makes You Smarter

Richard J. Haier, author of The Neuroscience of Intelligence explains the concept of neuroplasticity and shows how playing the video game Tetris changes the brain.

Richard Haier | 26 Oct 2016

On First Looking into Chapman’s Homer

Two-hundred years ago, in October 1816 … . . . a brilliant young medical student, trained at Guys Hospital in London, aced his apothecary examination (apothecaries were basic practitioners).  Notwithstanding...

Susan Wolfson | 26 Oct 2016

In All British Interests

Deirdre Osborne, editor of The Cambridge Companion to British Black and Asian Literature, explores the legacy of Black History Month and the current state of Black and Asian writing in Britain.

Deirdre Osborne | 25 Oct 2016

Learning Sciences: A Virtual Round-table (Week two)

In the second week of our virtual round-table learning sciences, we ask the editors of Reflections on the Learning Sciences:   What exciting new research can be found in learning sciences at this...

R. Keith Sawyer, Michael A. Evans, Martin J. Packer | 24 Oct 2016

Great Figures and Leaders: Bach

As part of our Great Figures and Leaders promotion we've asked Ruth Tatlow, author of Bach's Numbers, why Bach is still so important and what makes him a great figure?

Ruth Tatlow | 24 Oct 2016

Secular Conversions: The Importance of Thinking Institutionally about Secularization

Damon Mayrl explores the importance of thinking institutionally about secularization in modern societies.

Damon Mayrl | 21 Oct 2016

Bridging the gap for SAS beginners

In a new interview, Data Management Essentials Using SAS and JMP authors Julie Kezik of the Yale School of Public Health and Melissa Hill of CD3 Inc.describe how their accessible guide is the ideal resource for SAS users and instructors.

Melissa Hill, Julie Kezik | 19 Oct 2016

Learning Sciences: A Virtual Round-table

Three experts discuss learning sciences in week one of a seven week long virtual round-table discussion.

R. Keith Sawyer, Michael A. Evans, Martin J. Packer | 17 Oct 2016

“The Boss” Is the Boss

Bert Spector on Bruce Springsteen and leadership.

Bert A. Spector | 17 Oct 2016

Twenty-Five Years after Anita Hill: What Has Changed?

Carol Hardy-Fanta, co-author of Contested Transformation, reflects on Anita Hill's testimony 25 years later.

Carol Hardy-Fanta | 17 Oct 2016

Is written language an unrecognized language of thought?

Implausible as it may seem, while all speakers of a language have knowledge of language, they often have little knowledge about language. Their knowledge of their spoken language, remains, as we say, implicit,...

David Olson | 14 Oct 2016

Kevin Warwick at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2016

Kevin on stage in front of a packed audience at Cheltenham Town Hall Kevin signing books in the Waterstones tent after the talk Read More ?

Huma Shah, Kevin Warwick | 14 Oct 2016