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A Problem You'll Never Solve

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Newcomb’s Paradox has confounded philosophers, mathematicians, and game players for over 50 years.

What Causes a Stutter?

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We are LIFE NOGGIN! An animated and educational web show designed to teach you all about your awesome life and the brain that makes you able to live it! We answer questions about everything from inside the human body to deep outer space.

Loneliness

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Everybody feels lonely sometimes. But only few of us are aware how important this feeling was for our ancestors - and that our modern world can turn it into something that really hurts us.

Are You Capable of Murder?

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The Ted Bundy Tapes had us wonder what it takes to be a killer.

Can animals be deceptive?

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A male firefly emits a series of enticing flashes. He hopes a female will respond and mate with him.

Does Someone Else Have Your Face?

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They say everyone has a doppelgänger, but is that really true? This week we meet a young woman who found her own look-alike, and figure out how we actually recognize faces.

What If You Are Stressed Everyday?

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Can everyday stress literally kill you? Find out!

These Names Can Kill Animals

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Just like the names of products and companies, animals' names can affect how we feel about them...and changing the name of a species might actually help us save it.

What Being Bullied Actually Does To You

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Triangle Bob used to be my bully, but more recently I've been bullying him. What happens to people when they get bullied?

The Raisin Bran Effect

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The bottom of the cereal box is a disappointing place. But at least now you know why. Where do you see the Brazil Nut Effect around you?

Why should you read "A Midsummer Night's Dream"? - Iseult Gillespie

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By the light of the moon, a group sneaks into the woods, where they take mind-altering substances, switch it up romantically and brush up against creatures from another dimension.

The Science of Racism | Creators for Change

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Racism is real. Science can help us combat it.

The Disturbing Thing Ghosts Could Be

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What’s that sound.....is it ghosts?

Why Beautiful Things Make us Happy

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It’s hard to define what makes something beautiful, but we seem to know beauty when we see it. Why is that and how does beauty affect our subconscious?

Liberals vs Conservatives

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Are Republicans and Democrats different because of biology?

Every Kid Needs A Champion

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Great Ted Talk for any teacher. Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like. A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

Dan Pink: The puzzle of motivation

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Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories -- and maybe, a way forward.

Fresh Starts for Hard-to-Like Students

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Even though your toughest students are just kids at the mercy of emotions they don't understand or can't control, it can be hard for a teacher to stay calm and not take these ongoing behavioural problems personally. Dr. Allen Mendler's advice: its' time to hit the reset button!

Strategies for Helping Students Motivate Themselves

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A look at how practical classroom strategies are used to reinforce four key qualities of students motivation. The four qualities that are discussed in the article are autonomy, competence, relatedness and relevance.

Why Questions Are More Important Than Answers

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The article by Terri Heick posted on te@chthought, addresses why questions in the classroom are so important. Typically, the focus has been on answers and correct answers at that. A spotlight on questions highlights their benefits.

Culture of cruelty: why bullying thrives in higher education

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In an environment where discussion, debate and criticism are encouraged, undermining behaviour can flourish. Read the full article posted by Sam Farley and Christine Sprigg at the following link.