Big Check to Help Preserve Indigenous History
Wonking Class Hero wins grant to continue work on preserving Montana's evaporating indigenous culture.
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The Duet of Brain and Music
Two new studies of music and the brain give us insights into the mind of the improvising musician, and the conformist leanings of teenagers.
A Really Hard Test Really Helps Learning
Challenging tests and falling short may be hard on the ego, but they can do more than mere studying for eventually getting it right.
The Art of Predicting Box-Office Gold
Predicting a blockbuster movie's financial returns is more often based on gut instinct than scientific modeling — unless you develop data-crunching super software.
Threats, Anxieties Ingredients of Conservativism
Conservative ideas, like support for the status quo and justifications for inequality, can make the world seem like a more secure place for those who don't like uncertainty.
Name That Finding; Devalue Those Results
Giving a name to a difficult concept or nuanced research may make it easier to recall but a new study suggests it may also devalue the results.
Memo to Coach: Stick With What You’ve Got
That high-priced new star might fill seats, but a study of professional soccer teams reveals that low player turnover is the best predictor of success.
It’s Like e-Harmony for Lab Rats
A new federal Web site hopes to match human research volunteers with medical researchers.
Arts Education Promotes Emotional Intelligence
As arts education is pushed further to the margins by the current emphasis on standardized testing, a tool for nurturing children's social and emotional development is being lost.
Are American Kids Crazy or What?
While our kids may drive us crazy, a prominent researcher given a big new prize hopes to spend his money finding out if that's universal.