2 posts tagged ‘academic research’
Physics puzzler: stationary ball suddenly moves without force
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A ball is sitting motionless on a dome. According to standard physics, it should stay put indefinitely, at least until the ball or the dome is perturbed. Suddenly, it begins sliding down the dome without any external force. How is that possible? — Read the rest The post Physics puzzler: stationary ball suddenly moves without force appeared first on Boing Boing.
Three ways to transform your daily grind into something more engaging
A philosophy professor thinks making life interesting might be more important than pursuing happiness — and she has three practical ways to transform your daily grind into something more engaging. Drawing from her research at Middlebury College, Professor Lorraine Besser says "psychological richness" —a state of robust mental engagement — is just as crucial for a good life as happiness or meaning. — Read the rest The post Three ways to transform your daily grind into something more engaging appeared first on Boing Boing.