Why we love the Periodic Table

Not sure if any one you are interested in the periodic table but there is some good info info about elements. click here for article

When Being Best Isn't Fun

What is the relationship between excellence/fun?

"People are motivated by different things," explains Dr. David B. Coppel, a clinical and sport psychologist at the University of Washington. "There are some individuals who are process oriented, and some who are outcome-oriented. Individuals who are absorbed in the experience of being active or competing can have a great experience even if they don't win. But for those who derive their success and pleasure from successful outcomes, winning is more important."

click here for the article in The Atlantic

TedTalks Art and Cognitive Science

"TED, a set of conferences with presentations about novel and often humanitarian ideas, regularly features scientists fascinated with art and artists inspired by science. The lecturers come from a variety of fields, but they share the fundamental belief that rigorous research will help, not hinder, creative expression."

Click here to see to a Huffington post article which links to 7 tedtalks about art. Most of them are fairly long but well worth it.

here's TED's webpage-more knowledge than one brain can handle!

why can't we walk straight?

narrated by Robert Krulwich (host of one of my favorite podcasts)- Radiolab

A Mystery: Why Can't We Walk Straight? from NPR on Vimeo.

WHERE GOOD IDEAS COME FROM by Steven Johnson

A cool but squeaky video, this one about education is also interesting