• Science

    The Science Behind Unseen Phenomena

    By Catherine Schwanke Posted on 3.20.2009 47 Comments

    During the early 1930s, Duke University went against the grain and opened a parapsychology lab. J.B. Rhine, who actually coined the term parapsychology, along with his colleagues sought to uncover the truth about various phenomena using scientific methods. In Unbelievable, author Stacy Horn chronicles the decades of research done in the lab. PopSci.com's Catherine Schwanke recently spoke with Horn by phone to discuss her new book, and the unbelievable. Plus: Got a question for Stacy Horn? Ask away! We've devoted a forum to your queries here. Ms. Horn will answer as many of your questions as possible, also in the forum, during the week of March 22-27. Feeling lucky? Leave a comment (any comment) below. Ten commenters, randomly chosen on March 31st, will win a free copy of Unbelievable

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    3.19.2009 at 08:17pm - Comment by 1 fist

    Hmm, this is interesting, the thought that some of this could be real with scientific study is intriguing.

  • Science

    Cramming: Not A Long-Term Study Strategy

    By Laura Allen Posted on 11.20.2008 5 Comments

    I challenge you: Name one fact you still remember from the last test for which you crammed. Anyone? Any fact?

    11.24.2008 at 06:11pm - Comment by 1 fist

    I can relate to Speedy, if I don't get something the first time, I am less likely to get it later with studying. But if I can grasp it well the first time, often because of the teaching style or relation to something else, then I can often go without studying and still be fine.

  • Cars

    Driving The 2009 Corvette ZR1: Detroit's Mild-Mannered Supercar

    By Mike Spinelli Posted on 8.25.2008 6 Comments

    Chevrolet's 2009 Corvette ZR1 is the best thing to come out of Detroit since Dearborn-style pistachio baklawa. I don't say that lightly; pistachio baklawa is spectacular. Leading with a headline-grabbing horsepower figure, the ZR1 delivers sharp, predictable handling, unjarring road feel and performance as barmy on pavement as on paper, all without artifice or intimidation. Yes, it’s a Corvette, and while that may confound anyone who assumes the badge signifies rough trade, the ZR1’s excellence won’t surprise anyone whose watched GM’s Corvette program evolve over the past decade.

    8.25.2008 at 05:56pm - Comment by 1 fist

    "7.26 seconds around Germany’s Nürburgring" Wow! I knew that this car was fast, but not that fast.



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