The Masons of Stonehenge

January 31st, 2007

Archeologists have discovered a Neolithic settlement, 4600 years old, which may reveal the builders of Stonehenge…

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The Solar Dimmer Switch

January 25th, 2007

Ice ages may be caused by a “dimmer” that periodically diminishes solar output…

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Magical Thinking

January 23rd, 2007

Scientists explore the practice of “magical thinking”, learning how it affects our behavior…

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The Pursuit of Happiness

January 23rd, 2007

Suppress brain activity in certain areas of the right hemisphere, while promoting activity in certain areas of the left hemisphere, and *poof* – you’re happy!

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The Do-Gooder

January 23rd, 2007

Scientists have identified the areas of the brain which respond to and encourage altruistic behavior…

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We Are Such Stuff as Daydreams are Made Of

January 21st, 2007

Scientists have discovered that daydreaming is the default human mental state…

(Tip of the hat to GregoryP for this one)

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