Aggression Inspired by Violent Video Games Lasts

Violent video games are subject to all kinds of psych studies these days. This one tests aggression in men 24 hours after playing for 20 minutes. The men who ruminated on their game play showed heightened aggression even the next day. That's interesting enough. What caught my eye was that the effect didn't appear in women. Why not?

Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100920094620.htm

Nature vs. Nurture: Great Quote

"But biology, while being necessary, is never sufficient to explain human behavior. Our behavior is determined by a complex interaction between our biological heritage and cultural context." - Noam Shpancer, Ph.D.

Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs

What a great use for the technology!

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/sciencenotfiction/2010/10/04/mind-controlled-wheel-chairs-theyre-for-reals/

San Francisco Paper Cut

Wow! Someone has a Very good relationship with her Xacto knife!

http://www.dudecraft.com/2010/10/karen-olearys-san-francisco-cut.html

To Make Self-Control Easier, Make It Fun

How many times have you heard someone say, "Make it a game" in regards to learning a new habit or breaking an old one? Turns out they're onto something. People who make the act of self control fun are more successful than those who don't.

Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100920172744.htm

Ben Heine Goes Magritte

Ben Heine's work is always wonderful, but I particularly like this one. The guy with his head in the pavement tickles my whimsy.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/benheine/5044969981/

An Economist Studies... PIRATES!

I don't know if I'm amused, horrified, or totally jealous that someone got to an academic paper on pirates.

http://www.bakadesuyo.com/did-pirates-run-their-business-in-an-economic