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Vase or Faces Visual Paradox

Cogito Interview: Shaun Vecera, Cognitive Psychologist

06.15.2009 - Is this image a vase, or are there two faces? Why did your brain choose one to see over the other? To answer these questions, we'll have to turn to cognitive psychology and Dr. Vecera.

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Open for Questions: Anika Mostaert, Biodesign Inspired by Nature

Cogito, 06.23.2009

 Dr. Mosteart uses an atomic force microscope (AFM) to study marine biology at the nanoscale. Then she uses what she learns about nature to design new technologies, such as adhesives used in surgery.
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Tseng I-Ching. Credit: Intel

2009 Intel ISEF People's Choice Award Winner

Cogito, 06.14.2009

 The first Intel ISEF People's Choice Award winner has been selected: 16-year-old I-Ching Tseng, who discovered a polystyrene-decomposing bacterium in mealworms.
PBS NOVA: Luis von Ahn

Profile: Luis von Ahn

PBS NOVA ScienceNOW, 06.30.2009

 Learn about this inventive computer scientist who finds novel ways to stop spammers and harness the brainpower of millions of people. (11 min.)
PBS NOVA: Musical Minds

Musical Minds

by Oliver Sacks
PBS NOVA, 06.30.2009

 Neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks explores how the power of music makes the brain come alive. Note: The full program is online for only one week, July 1-7.

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