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News for Nerds - The Overachieving Robots Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll see what happens when you try to tag a 2,000 pound shark, we'll learn how to make better decisions, and we'll get a quick primer on how to send white smoke out your chimney the next time your family settles in for a nice, relaxing conclave. But firs

Hal Holbrook as Mark Twain

The first time I became aware of Hal Holbrook was when I watched him play the role of Deep Throat, the mysterious informer who helps reporter Bob Woodward (played by Robert Redford) in the movie All The President's Men. I was a teenager at that time, but I remember being intrigued by the shadowy

Books, Schools, Charity, and a Snow Storm!

For all our friends in the Denver metro area, we're pleased to announce that author and Big Brain Club founder Dom Testa will be signing books and visiting with fans this Saturday, March 9, at the Barnes & Noble at 960 S. Colorado Blvd.

This is in support of our friends at <a tar

News for Nerds - The Sinkhole Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll show you how coffee shops boost productivity, how German scientists have created something called 'air-writing,' and, of course, we've got robots! But first, here are your headlines.

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Eat Healthy and Support Local Schools!

Attention, Big Brain Club friends in the Denver area: You can help support our school programs simply by doing your regular grocery shopping!

On Tuesday, March 12, our friends at Whole Foods Market (Southglenn) will donate 5% of the day's total sales to The Big Brain Club! That means

Building A Better Student: The Myth of Multitasking

We’ll call her Ashley, but she could be almost any high school student in America. She works on her homework at the kitchen table with a television playing loudly in the background, her phone alerting her to check a barrage of incoming text messages, and a computer screen that displays an o

News for Nerds - The Fountain of Youth Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we cover topics as diverse as holograms, firefighters, money, monopoly, and America's favorite junk food. But first, here are your headlines.

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Building A Better Student: Concentration and Attitude

For years we’ve been told that the best thing we could do for our kids before sending them off to school was to feed them breakfast. Breakfast, it was said, boosted their brain function and gave them a running start in their education.



Now it looks as if we should’ve ta

News for Nerds - The 'Talk Talk' Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we've got stories about goats, spiders, dogs -- and a cooking show in space. But first, here are your headlines.

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Scientists have known for years that women talk more than men. Study

Is Your Child Failing Enough?

The following is a guest post by Big Brain Club Executive Director (and Dom's son) Dominic Testa. Please share your comments below, or contact him directly here.

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