Local focus could help tackle global problems
People’s love for their local areas could be harnessed to tackle global environmental problems, researchers say. Parochialism (a focus on
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Navigating our thoughts: Fundamental principles of thinking
It is one of the most fundamental questions in neuroscience: How do humans think? Until recently, we seemed far from
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Doubts and dialogue may alter public perceptions of science
Science projects within controversial fields such as synthetic biology could benefit from experimenting with communication settings in which experts share
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Business genius can be taught, study says: The academic approach to business strategy needs a jolt of future focus
How did Steve Jobs do it? What about Whole Foods Market and Starbucks? These kinds of “breakout” success stories show
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New control of cell division discovered
As every cook has experienced: When balsamic vinegar and olive oil are mixed, both liquids separate. Round vinegar drops form,
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Study of 800-million tweets finds distinct daily cycles in our thinking patterns
Our mode of thinking changes at different times of the day and follows a 24-hour pattern, according to new findings
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