Smelling in stereo – the real reason snakes have flicking, forked tongues
Long misunderstood, snake tongues have fascinated naturalists for centuries.reptiles4all/iStock via Getty Images Plus Smelling in stereo – the real reason snakes have flicking, forked tongues Kurt Schwenk, University of Connecticut As dinosaurs lumbered through the humid cycad forests of ancient South America 180 million years ago, primeval lizards scurried, unnoticed, beneath their feet. Perhaps to avoid […]
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Dive into your summer reading list
Dive into your summer reading list with some poolside picks.. Laying out on the beach and floating in the pool are true hallmarks of summer. A good book, however, can elevate these relaxing experiences to a new level. (Family Features) Whether you find yourself looking for a beach read, a book for the pool or […]
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Reading a Book Effectively
Reading a Book Effectively For students, effective reading is of critical importance. But our incorrect reading habits don’t allow us to retain information well. This article provides tips on reading books effectively with high recall value. Students at top b-schools have to read more than a hundred books during their course. So how do they […]
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The One Thing Every Intelligent Person Does in Secret
The One Thing Every Intelligent Person Does in Secret Originally posted on April 29, 2020 @ 9:11 pm
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Get Ready to Read this Father’s Day
Get Ready to Read this Father’s Day. Shopping for Father’s Day can be difficult. From tools to tech toys, some gifts are used over and over again, but thoughtful gifts that match your dad’s interests can make this year’s present a memorable one. If he enjoys reading, there are options that align with almost every […]
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To navigate the dangers of the web, you need critical thinking – but also critical ignoring
To navigate the dangers of the web, you need critical thinking – but also critical ignoring Kids can be taught to read the web critically. Os Tartarouchos/Moment/Getty Images Sam Wineburg, Stanford University The web is a treacherous place. A website’s author may not be its author. References that confer legitimacy may have little to do […]
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Why we remember more by reading
Why we remember more by reading – especially print – than from audio or video When mental focus and reflection are called for, it’s time to crack open a book.Noam Galai/Getty Images Naomi S. Baron, American University During the pandemic, many college professors abandoned assignments from printed textbooks and turned instead to digital texts or […]
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