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| WISP Digest: Aug. 3, 2018 |
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| Do your genes predict whether you’ll stay in school? |
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A recent article in The Atlantic covered research exploring genetic associations to years of formal schooling.
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| UGAR Sophomore and Junior Research Scholars, Wednesday, August 15 |
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The application deadline for both Sophomore and Junior Research Scholars funding is Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Late applications are not accepted. If you have any questions, please contact UGAR via email at [log in to unmask].
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| How to alleviate psychological issues of extended space travel |
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Dartmouth’s Dr. Jay Buckey, Professor of Medicine and a former astronaut, has explored how to alleviate astronauts’ feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety. All of these issues are exacerbated by extended space travel.
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| The impact of climate change on bird migration |
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Professor Matt Ayres noted that migrating geese have increased their speed when traveling to mating sites, putting stress on the birds. He suggests a role of climate change in this behavior.
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| What face blindnesscan reveal about the brain |
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Recent, the National Science Foundation’s Science Nation interviewed Professor Brad Duchaine, Psychological and Brain Sciences, about his research on prosopagnosia, or face blindness.
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