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Daily Circuit Blog

Word play: Submit your questions about word origin, meaning

On Thursday, University of Minnesota language professor and etymologist Anatoly Liberman will stop by the studio for one of his regular discussions about words and language.
by Chris Dall

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From the book table: An Extraordinary History of Objects

From the book table: An Extraordinary History of Objects

Tis the season for holiday gifts – and plenty of hard-bound goods have been arriving on the Daily Circuit book table as we get into the wintery days. My favorite new discovery from the table this week is Stephanie LaCava’s new book, An Extraordinary Theory of Objects (just released this Wednesday), which is truly a…
by Maddy Mahon

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The link between child prodigies and autism

The link between child prodigies and autism

Did you know a kid with extraordinary talents? Do you have a child in your family whose gifts have changed how you raised them?
by Stephanie Curtis

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Best 2012 books for teens

What was your favorite as a teenager?
by Stephanie Curtis

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A new movement to divest from fossil fuels

A new movement to divest from fossil fuels

"200 publicly-traded companies hold the vast majority of the world's proven coal, oil and gas reserves."
by Stephanie Curtis

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The looming crisis in Iran

The looming crisis in Iran

"Obama may have to resort to a military strategy if Iran continues to enrich uranium at higher levels and nears production of weapons-grade material."
by Stephanie Curtis

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Video: Can computers cure PTSD?

Video: Can computers cure PTSD?

"The United States military has been experimenting with new technology to help ease the transition from the battlefield back to life at home."
by Stephanie Curtis

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2012’s notable books

As we draw near the end of the year, the inevitable “best of” lists begin to arrive on every news site. Yesterday, The New York Times released its annual 100 Notable Books list. Here on The Daily Circuit, we were excited to see that a number of amazing authors Kerri and Tom interviewed over the…
by Maddy Mahon

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When does an immigrant feel truly American?

When does an immigrant feel truly American?

"In the past, we expected assimilation of every immigrant, and this was reinforced by our social institutions, be it through teachers, religious leaders, or politicians. We now know that one can truly live bilingually, biculturally and transnationally."
by Stephanie Curtis

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Op-Ed of the Day: A call for a scientific statesman

"Whether the Earth was created in 7 days, or 7 actual eras, I'm not sure we'll ever be able to answer that. It's one of the great mysteries."
by Stephanie Curtis

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