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Building a Better Student: The Happiness Mirror

On our morning radio show we received an interesting note from a listener named David, a 41-year-old divorced father of two. A few months ago he began dating a woman, and he says they’ve hit it off pretty well. The problem: his 10-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter don’t like he

News for Nerds - The Cupid Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week I'll show you some Star Wars' science that is now a reality, I'll explain why whole milk might make you slimmer, and I'll share some spectaular solar sightseeing. But first, here are your headlines.

News for Nerds - The 'Men are Forgetful' Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! Ths week I'll explain why your memory is unreliable, I'll show you some of the coolest video you've ever seen, and I'll ask a very important Would You Rather question. But first, here are your headlines.

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News for Nerds - The Misconception Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll explain why texting may land you in the hospital, we'll unveil the world's fastest head-first human vehicle, and we'll really live it up at the Hotel California. But first: you can check out anytime you like, but you can never lea

News for Nerds - The Happiness Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll explain why your commute may be hurting your marriage, why birds fly in a V formation, and why you should be paying more attention to Saturn's moons. But first, here are your happy, happy headlines.

Building a Better Student: The Passion Compass

Megan was brought up in a musical household: her mother was a trained musician, her siblings all played instruments, and Megan was placed before a keyboard by the time she was two. It was a given that she, like the rest of her family, would flourish in music.



And she did. Rigo

News for Nerds - The Perfect Playlist Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll mend a broken heart, we'll learn which movie psychopaths are most true-to-life, and we'll give you some good news about monkeypiling. But first, here are your headlines.

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Building a Better Student: Gender Neutral

In the past month I’ve spoken with several parents about the status of education. Those who had boys told me, “The big problem in schools right now is that boys are getting left behind. They need the help of your foundation.”



Then the parents of girls pulled

Building a Better Student: Ignore The Calendar

Think about how we, as adults, look at the end of a calendar year. We tend to have two separate columns in our personal ledger: One that looks back at what we accomplished - or failed to accomplish - during the preceding twelve months, and another that is mostly hopeful for the fresh start tha

News for Nerds - The Celebrity Advice Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll close the book on multivitamins, we'll learn why laughter may not be the best medicine after all, and we'll get a look at a gorgeous celestial holiday wreath. But first, here are your headlines.