The Way We THINK

Many of us know Nietzsche’s famous quote, “You have your way, I have my way as for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist“ Autism activist and doctor of animal science, Temple Grandin, who also has autism, talks about how her mind works and says that the world…

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Your Body’s Fight or Flight Response System

 Ever had the hairs on the back of your neck “stand up” while watching a scary movie or when you walk into a freezing cold room in only a t-shirt? Almost everyone has gotten goose bumps at one point in their life or another, but what exactly are they and why do we get them?…

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Reading Facial Expressions: Men Vs. Women

 Who is better at reading others’ facial expressions, Men or Women?  Marie Claire highlights this interesting question.  According to the magazine, researchers from Edingburgh University found that via brain scans the rush of blood to the region of the brain involved in making emotional decisions suggests  the male brain has to work harder to make…

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Emotion and Women In Combat

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has recently decided to allow women into front-line combat.  However, this decision has been met with much controversy.  The Washington Times reports on this complex and hot-button decision. Some argue that certain units, like infantry, Special Forces, SEALs and others, are not suitable for combining men and women. It has…

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