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3Qs: The future of gaming technology

Microsoft, creator of the Xbox Live — an online multiplayer video gaming and digital media delivery service — has announced it would offer mainstream television…

by Kara Shemin December 13, 2011

Faculty Reads, Volume Seven

In the seventh edition of recent faculty books, we highlight works about the role of African-American music in American cultural history, the Biblical origins of…

by Kara Shemin December 8, 2011

3Qs: Is makeup a stepping-stone for working women?

A recent study funded by Proctor & Gamble — which sells CoverGirl and Dolce & Gabbana makeup — found that wearing makeup, up to a…

by Kara Shemin December 7, 2011

3Qs: On ‘Black Friday,’ will retailers see green?

With Thanksgiving set for tomorrow, ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ are just around the corner. Given the current economic uncertainty, will consumers still turn out…

by Kara Shemin November 22, 2011

Robotic dragon, an unlikely teacher

David DeSteno, associate professor of psychology, is working with researchers from MIT and Harvard to examine how social robots can aid preschoolers in language learning.

by Kara Shemin October 19, 2011

3Qs: Is the gold rush over?

Economics professor Kamran Dadkhah analyzes why the price of gold plunged earlier this week and what international factors affect its value.

by Kara Shemin September 29, 2011

Faculty Reads, Volume Six

In the sixth edition of recent faculty books, we highlight works about the American Revolution, the complexity of human-animal relationships, and the importance of cash…