'My life flashed before my eyes': a psychologist's take on what might be happening
A different interpretation of time might explain why people see their whole lives replayed to them in a split second.
Steve Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University •
conversation
June 10, 2021 • ~8 min
June 10, 2021 • ~8 min
The US needs a macrogrid to move electricity from areas that make it to areas that need it
The US electricity grid is actually five regional grids, and it's hard to share power between them. A macrogrid could bridge the gaps, making electricity cheaper and more reliable.
James D. McCalley, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University •
conversation
April 5, 2021 • ~9 min
April 5, 2021 • ~9 min
Some kindergartners are more likely to be heavy users of online tech later, according to new research
Too much screen time doesn't leave enough time for other important parts of growing up. Predicting which little kids will likely grow into heavy tech users could help target educational campaigns.
Paul L. Morgan, Eberly Fellow, Professor Education and Demography, and Director of the Center for Educational Disparities Research, Penn State •
conversation
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~7 min
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~7 min
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