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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Actors show different brain activity when in character, study finds by Nicola Davis

Method actors were trained to take on role of Romeo or Juliet and then respond to questions “Acting is the least mysterious of all crafts,” Marlon Brando once said. But for scientists, w…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:01PM
Monday, October 16, 2017

Whisper it – Greek amphitheatre's legendary acoustics are a myth by Nicola Davis

Tour guides may tell you that a pin dropping can be heard in every seat of the ancient theatre of Epidaurus – but scientists disagreeIt has been held up as a stunning example of ancient Gr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Study reveals which moves can take you from disco disaster to dancing queen by Nicola Davis

Hip-swings, leg moves, arm waggles and staying on the beat are the best moves for women who want to be admired on the dance floor, say psychologists Disco divas looking to tear up the dance …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM