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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Robot companions for older people?
I found an article about a study about how robots could be useful "in assisting seniors in both their homes and elderly care facilities." The focus of the study was on emotional responses to robots. Main point: More about it: When interacting with a robot, "most of...
Reprogramming cells to a younger state
I came across a study suggesting researchers "have pioneered a chemical approach that can reprogram cells to a younger state." Main point: "The team identified six chemical cocktails that can restore NCC [nucleocytoplasmic protein compartmentalization: flow of...
Ultimate life questionsA popular approach to helping you discover your calling is to ask ultimate life questions. A Forbes article illustrates the approach. Ask yourself these questions:Which five words best describe you?What can’t you stop yourself from doing?What...
Ultimate life questionsA popular approach to helping you discover your calling is to ask ultimate life questions. A Forbes article illustrates the approach. Ask yourself these questions:Which five words best describe you?What can’t you stop yourself from doing?What...
Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County on 8/12Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.When: 10 AM; August 12Where: Annette N. Shelby Park (1614 15th Street,...
Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County on 8/12Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.When: 10 AM; August 12Where: Annette N. Shelby Park (1614 15th Street,...
An approach to critical thinkingVia Arts and Letters Daily, an article describing philosophical heuristics we all can use to improve our own critical thinking. Heuristics are techniques to help you solve problems or make decisions. You know them as rules of thumb,...
An approach to critical thinkingVia Arts and Letters Daily, an article describing philosophical heuristics we all can use to improve our own critical thinking. Heuristics are techniques to help you solve problems or make decisions. You know them as rules of thumb,...