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Canadian-born Pittsburgh Penguin's captain Sidney Crosby, only 23 years old and  | Photo courtsey of flickruser

Athlete’s Tough Attitudes, Soft Brains: Analyzing Head Injuries After Sidney Crosby’s Latest Hit

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After sustaining two major head injuries in only four days, 23 year old Pittsburgh Penguin’s captain Sidney Crosby is prohibited from playing for at least the next month, if not [...]

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Feb 27, 2011 | Leave a response

"Breathdeath", Stan VanDerbeek. Photo from Cartoonbrew

Don’t Miss Stan VanDerBeek at MIT

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If you’re around the Kendall area in the next several weeks (that is, until April 3rd), I strongly urge you to check this exhibit out at the MIT Visual Arts [...]

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Feb 25, 2011 | Leave a response

Art! Art! Go!

Art! Art! Go!

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Seeking a different art museum experience? Here are two suggestions for new places to go around Boston!

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Dec 10, 2010 | Leave a response

The Forgotten Dialect of the Heart

The Forgotten Dialect of the Heart

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Here’s one of my favorite poems below, as a sort of extension to the language article written this past issue. I don’t think it’s necessary for me to go into [...]

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Nov 16, 2010 | Leave a response

A representation of the major brain areas involved in language. Orange = angular gyrus, yellow = supramarginal gyrus, blue = Broca's area, green = Wernicke's area, and pink = primary auditory cortex. | Photo courtesy of Wikicommons.

Language In Us and Animals

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A discussion on our linguistic origins, development and current state, and a brief comparison and contrast of communication between animals and humans.

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Nov 7, 2010 | 1 Response

It’s Like Visiting Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, Only…

It’s Like Visiting Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, Only…

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… sustainable, local, and well, real. Read about Taza Chocolate’s factory tours!

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Oct 29, 2010 | 1 Response

Scientists Just Don’t Get It: The Complexities of Laughter

Scientists Just Don’t Get It: The Complexities of Laughter

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A brief, simplified overview on one of nature’s most blissful and universal gifts: Laughter. Here we cover the emergent properties of laughter, the possible underlying neurobiology, and its adaptive use and benefit.

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Oct 10, 2010 | 2 Responses

A Bounty of Food Festivals Ahead!

A Bounty of Food Festivals Ahead!

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Enjoy autumn’s offerings with these free upcoming food-based festivals!

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Sep 30, 2010 | 1 Response

Exploring Biomagnetism, Our Internal GPS

Exploring Biomagnetism, Our Internal GPS

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Learn how animals use this fascinating yet under-researched sixth sense in a variety of behaviors.

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Sep 26, 2010 | 1 Response

A mature Turritopsis nutricula medusa, or jellyfish, agelessly swimming about | Photo from Peter Schuchert's Hydrozoa Directory

A Jellyfish Species Possessing Eternal Life?

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Learn how this extraordinary jellyfish species swam its way into the fountain of youth…

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Sep 16, 2010 | Leave a response

Coffee and You: Part 4!

Coffee and You: Part 4!

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To conclude our coffee series, we discuss the different brewing techniques and beverage possibilities of our beloved coffee.

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Apr 23, 2010 | 4 Responses

Coffee and You: Part 3!

Coffee and You: Part 3!

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Ever wonder what it takes for your coffee to go from bean to cup?

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Apr 9, 2010 | 3 Responses