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The emergence of freewill in the human species is a result of evolution, not a brute fact.
So what can you do if you tend to give a lot in a friendship and don’t always get what you need in return?
New research suggests that playing a musical instrument could help slow or even prevent the age-related decline of certain mental functions, such as the ability to process data more efficiently without being affected by occasional errors.
THIS JUST IN: “A large percentage of American college students who post professor evaluations at Ratemyprofessors.com consider courses to be high-quality when the professor is attractive and the course is easy.”
Working in collaboration with Tumblr, Phillips’ “Paddles ON!” will auction off preselected works of digital art both live and online. It will also display the works in a special show at their physical gallery on New York City’s Park Avenue.
Early versions of Defense Distributed’s Liberator will be on display during the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Design Festival as proof of the institution’s “responding quickly to world events when they touch our areas of expertise.”
Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY is one of the first in the nation to replace all 40 of its print textbooks with digital versions, accessible via a tablet or laptop.
Last week, game developer Rovio launched Angry Birds Playground, an educational curriculum based on the Finnish national model and targeted towards kindergartners.
Citing the increase in abortions of female fetuses, students Sonya Davey, Samir Devalaraja and Neil Davey propose that companies with patents for genital-blurring ultrasound software file them in India, where sex determination is officially illegal.
The “highly unusual” ruling from a Seville judge reflects the times, as the divorcing couple cited various economic issues that prevented them from living separately.
Clean spaces may be too conventional for the release of creative ideas.
A bill approved by the state Senate will replace those familiar metal plates with screens that can send, receive, and display data. Naturally, privacy advocates are concerned.
Contrary to what some may think, the herb popularly known as “ganja” is illegal, yet it manages to attract tourists from all over the world. A group of advocates says the country should turn that to its advantage.
Trade and cultural relations between the two ancient nations are increasing as one seeks to emerge from years of economic crisis while the other continues to stretch its new economic muscle.
Making music improves children’s ability to relate to each other and to use their intellect in problem-solving situations, according to a new study out of the University of West London.
A 2012 study found that a desire for fame solely for the sake of being famous was the most popular future goal among a group of 10-12 year olds.
Newly published research involving data from European workers shows higher rates of job satisfaction among those in creative professions, due in part to having more autonomy in their schedules and types of work.
Starting next Monday (Sep. 9), Bradford Regional Medical Center will become the first US institution of its kind to offer a voluntary 10-day inpatient program.
Harvard scientists sandwiched a layer of transparent rubber between two layers of a specially-made hydrogel. Electrical audio signals sent to the gel layers caused the rubber to vibrate and make sound.
Stop using ‘literally’ figuratively!
A California school district says that safety is the reason why it hired tracking company Geo Listening to monitor students’ posts.
Nordic Choice CEO Petter Stordalen laid down the new law after becoming involved with UNICEF’s campaign against child trafficking and exploitation.
Malcolm Gladwell is defending his claim that 10,000 hours worth of practice is generally necessary before becoming an expert in highly complex fields.
Sleep disorder specialists are calling attention to a new trend that, while less dangerous than sleep-driving, still represents a potential health concern.
The ethics of “first contact” was the subject of a panel discussion at last week’s Starship Congress, where attendees hashed out the logistics and consequences of becoming an interstellar civilization.
Sea anemones, which provide shelter for the clownfish and other fish species, are dealing with the same ecological threats as coral reefs as water temperatures continue to rise.
Now that Facebook and other sites are incorporating more photo features, writer Molly McHugh takes note of how images are starting to replace — rather than complement — text as a means of communication.
A new song captures the feelings of the anti-surveillance movement.
