Sleep Resets the Brain’s Operating System
Why do we need to sleep? In today’s Academic Minute, Washington University in St. Louis’s Keith Hengen delves into our brain to find the answer.
In today’s Academic Minute, Mount Holyoke College's Elizabeth Markovits explains a striking similarity between the plot elements that define Greek tragedy and the democratic process. Markovits is an assistant professor of politics at Mount Holyoke and author of The Politics of Sincerity: Plato, Frank Speech, and Democratic Judgment (Penn State Press). Find out more about her here.
Why do we need to sleep? In today’s Academic Minute, Washington University in St. Louis’s Keith Hengen delves into our brain to find the answer.
Looking back in history can help us solve the problems of today. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Cambridge’s Ayse Zarakol takes a look back.
Why is there such a large variety of attitudes to even well-evidenced science? In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Bath’s Laurence Hurst explores the differences between those who trust in science and those who do not.
Shared attention can be key to bridging the gaps between us in society. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s Garriy Shteynberg explores.
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