For Privacy, Teens Use Encoded Messages Online
This excerpt from “It’s Complicated” explores how advances in technology afford teens new ways of communicating secretively.
Test the Finger Wrinkle Hypothesis
Perform an experiment to determine whether smooth or wrinkled fingers are better at holding wet objects. The experiment requires only a water bottle, paperclip, and plastic ruler.
Downloads: Video, student data sheet, illustrated instructions
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When Do Childhood Memories Start to Fade?
On average, adults’ earliest memories go back to the age of three.
Out Of The Bottle: Wine Psychology
How do expectations, environment, and social cues fool us into believing that our wine tastes better or worse than it is?
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The Real-Life Walking Dead
People suffering from Cotard’s syndrome believe they are dead or no longer exist.
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Uncovering the Brain of a Psychopath
Neuroscientist James Fallon’s brain scan matched the patterns in the scan of a psychopath.
Am I A Psychopath?
An excerpt from “The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist’s Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain.”
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These Smartphone Apps Track Every Step of Your Day
“Quantified self” apps count your steps, measure your sleep, and collect a bevy of other details.
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Science Fairs 2.0
A report card on the state of science fairs today, and a look into the future.
What’s the Best Way to Dispose of Pet Poop?
Prevent disease by tossing feces in the trash.