Does Predisposed Mean Predestined?

I love to learn about our world. I love to learn about the world that is my body. And brains are fascinating. So are genes, and inheritance, and habits… My favorite kind of learning involves stories, which make me an avid listener to Moth Radio Hour. On April Fool’s Day all four stories related to… Read More

There’s More Than One Way to Learn

How do you learn most effectively? Do you know? Learning is not one-style-fits-all. Try a couple of different methods, many are listed in the article below, and see what works best for you. One of my favorites: “If you think you know something, try to explain it to a six-year-old.” https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/08/25/how-does-the-brain-learn-best-smart-studying-strategies/

Slimy Learning

I watched a Ted Talks last night with my husband on quantum levitation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXHczjOg06w). Boaz Almog shows how a phenomenon known as quantum locking allows a superconductor disk to float over a magnetic rail—completely frictionlessly and with zero energy loss. I watched with my jaw dropped and followed the explanation with only one pause to… Read More