Blog 3 Columns

Can You Pass An Eighth Grade Arithmetic Test from 1908?0
- Culture
- May 2, 2016
Last week saw the release of the 2015 Nation’s Report Card scores in reading and math. When it comes to math, Americans were appalled to learn that only 25% of high school seniors are proficient in the subject. Unfortunately, things aren’t all that much better for students in 8th grade. In 2015, only 33% of
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Born That Way? The Evolution of Humanity, Sex, & Gender 0
- Culture
- May 2, 2016
Nothing is so senseless that some person will not profess it. To cling to the greatest absurdities, indeed, has customarily been reserved for those with higher degrees in education. But today, the common man can believe in the most ridiculous things too, for he has been convinced of his great knowledge by the self-esteem lessons he has been
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4 Common Myths About the Human Brain 0
- Education
- May 2, 2016
We know that the human brain is special, how could it not be? But in what ways is it truly special? Neuroscience is here to debunk some popular myths about the human brain and what makes it so unique when compared to the brains of other animals. Here are four myths about the human brain
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10 Impressive Insights from Teddy Roosevelt 1
- History
- May 2, 2016
Harvard educated, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt first entered into public life at the age of 23 when he won election to the New York State Assembly. There he served three terms. But disaster struck when both his wife and mother died within hours of each other in 1884. He left New York and started a ranch
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Why European Children Are Less Noisy Than American Children 1
- Culture
- April 29, 2016
The playgrounds weren’t just beautiful. They were quiet. That was what struck me when I first moved to Vienna, Austria. Children there played and laughed, but rarely yelled across the park. Naturally, we Americans stood out. It wasn’t just my young daughter yelling, “Hey Mom, look at me!” from atop the climbing gym. I was part
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This is Why Crows Hold Funerals for Their Dead 0
- Education
- April 29, 2016
Crows have long been known for their unusual behavior when it comes to their fallen peers. A dead crow will often be seen surrounded by anywhere from just a few birds to over a dozen, all seemingly there for to witness the passing of life. However, many studies and experiments have been conducted regarding the
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Psychologist on the Breakdown of Discourse: ‘I’m a Liberal Professor and My Liberal Students Scare Me’1
- Culture
- April 29, 2016
At a recent NYU debate, psychologist Jonathan Haidt was one of several panelist who discussed free speech and the exchange of ideas on campuses, as well as the rise of microaggressions (ideas or statements that might be subtly offensive to some people or groups). Haidt offers several explanations as to how campuses transformed from places
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Millennials Apparently Hate Both Socialism and Capitalism 0
- Education
- April 29, 2016
What do millennials really think about political economy? It’s hard to say. As the data pile up, they still aren’t clear enough to permit a clear answer to that question. For instance, a poll released this week conducted by Harvard University’s Institute of Politics indicates that “a majority of America’s 18- to 29-year-olds rejects both
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Did Noam Chomsky Just Dish a Secret on Socialism in America?0
- Economics
- April 29, 2016
Noam Chomsky earlier this week was asked what he thought of Bernie Sanders’ political platform. Here’s how he responded: [H]e’s considered radical and extremist, which is a pretty interesting characterization, because he’s basically a mainstream New Deal Democrat. His positions would not have surprised President Eisenhower, who said, in fact, that anyone who does not
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Can You Pass An Eighth Grade Arithmetic Test from 1908?0