science
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Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Finnish computer scientists bring new tools to a long tradition of technology-enhanced bio-music with software that translates sleep rhythms into music.
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Art and Neuroscience: a State of the Union
Neuroscience is providing a new language for questions of art and mind.
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Will Wind Energy Survive 2012?
Wind energy is a polarizing topic of debate. The divide is along economic as well as environmental lines. With the wind energy tax credit expiring at the end of 2012, what legacy will wind energy leave?
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The Importance of Undisciplined Thinking
"This course made me realize that there are two ways to view myself and my life: From the outside looking in (how others see me), and from the inside looking out (how I see myself). Now that I'm aware of these two perspectives, I think about everything differently."
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Musical Creativity and the Brain
Brain imaging studies reveal the neural underpinnings of spontaneous musical creativity. Improvisation activates brain areas associated with language and sensorimotor skills and deactivates areas at rest during dreaming and meditation.
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9 Overlooked Technologies That Could Transform The World
Where the future went? It's already here.
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Do You Have Perfect Pitch?
Absolute pitch, commonly referred to as perfect pitch, is the ability to recognize the pitch of a sound without an external reference. Research shows that there are a few things you can do to increase your chances of developing what you may have been born with.
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Our Storytelling Minds: Do We Ever Really Know What’s Going on Inside?
We formulate stories about our own behavior and that of others all the time. If we’re not sure about the details, we make them up – or rather, our brain does, without so much as thinking about asking our permission.
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Positive Psychology & the Quest to Find Happiness
Research suggests that happiness is rooted in interpersonal virtues such as kindness, gratitude and the capacity for love. Gretchen Rubin shares what she found on her journey to discover exactly what makes her happy.
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Creativity Components
Creativity is comprised of four factors. Just remember this equation: Creativity = Surprise + Originality + Beauty + Utility.
