- PsyBlog has completed its list of the top 10 psychology studies. You can now vote for your favorite.
- What are the odds of a three-way tie in Jeopardy!?
- What's special about beef, cream, and orange?
- Chris disses the simulation theory of aesthetics, or why watching Rambo doesn't feel like getting shot.
- What's the key to happiness?
- Why do doctors make mistakes in diagnosis? See also his interview with Terry Gross
- Cool video showing the retina does a great deal of visual processing.
- Some insight into how we learn complex behaviors.
- 15 minutes of soccer a day can lower obesity by 50 percent.
- Yet another reason to exercise.
- The proof is in: You don't need to use good wine for cooking. Tip of the day: Open a second bottle if you actually want to drink while cooking!
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