Signal analysis from Michael Moore's speech


You probably heard about the Mike Moore speech controversy, now here's some more clues gathered in a scientific way...

Flow in Web Design


Flow is a positive, highly enjoyable state of consciousness that occurs when our perceived skills match the perceived challenges we are undertaking. When our goals are clear, our skills are up to the challenge, and feedback is immediate, we become involved in the activity.

This article talks about flow in web design.

BBC Science Human Body - The Mind


Take these excellent psychology tests! (thanks Carl)

'I cut off my arm to survive'


Survival instincts are abilities and reactions which are imprinted in us by millions of years of evolution.

Zen garden secrets revealed


A team at Kyoto University used computer analysis to study one of the most famous Zen gardens in the world to discover why it has a calming effect.

Code and Personality


People with different personalities write the same code different ways. How to tell your personality type from your code. (via LtU)

Relatives smell - for a reason


Scientists claim that our families smell is part of the natural mechanism to deter incest.