No Time for Laurels; Now the Hard Part

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Passive Learning Imprints On The Brain Just Like Active Learning

It's conventional wisdom that practice makes perfect. But if practicing only consists of watching, rather than doing, does that advance proficiency? Yes, according to a study by Dartmouth researchers. They determined that people can acquire motor skills through the "seeing"...

HP Reveals Memristor, The Fourth Passive Circuit Element

Remember this date.... this piece describes an historic breakthrough of the first order.

Top Ten Grammar Myths

"Grammar Girl here. March 4 is National Grammar Day. So I've created a special grammar-related top 10 show to celebrate the occasion. Organizer Martha Brockenbrough, who writes about grammar and language for Encarta, has fun suggestions for National Grammar Day, including...

Olafur Eliasson Exhibition at SF Moma: Take your time

"Widely heralded as one of the most important artists of his generation, Olafur Eliasson nimbly merges art, science, and natural phenomena to create extraordinary multisensory experiences. Challenging the passive nature of traditional art-viewing, he engages the observer as...

"Fastest Man on No Legs": Double Amputee Eyes Olympic Gold

The twist here is that Oscar Pistorius is seeking a berth in the Beijing  Summer Games in 2008, and not its cousin, the Paralympics. He faces obstacles beyond the physical though, as Olympic officials disagree over the "advantage" Pistorius' artificial limbs...

Thanks, But No Thanks: Five Ways to Politely Decline a Job Offer

"Common wisdom dictates that every so often a professional should shop around -- circulate her resume and go on a few job interviews to determine her worth and marketability. This isn't a bad idea; however, it can put a passive job seeker in an awkward situation if she gets a...