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Monday, March 26, 2012

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Study: Brain functions differ in kids with math anxiety

A Stanford study found that second- and third-graders who feel panicky about math had increased activity in brain regions associated with fear, which caused decreased activity in parts of the brain involved in problem-solving.

Credit: Kate Nichols. Through the Looking Glass 1. Silver nanoparticles on glass. 2011. In situ at The Leonardo Museum, Salt Lake City. Photo: Donald Felton/Almac Camera.

Engineers' discovery offers boost to nanotechnology

Stanford scientists have shown that a phenomenon known as plasmon resonance occurs at very small scales, offering a new understanding of quantum physics that could lead to improved solar catalysis and targeted cancer treatments.

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Cardinal women's basketball advances to the Elite Eight

Nnemkadi Ogwumike scored 39 points and had 10 rebounds in Stanford's 76-60 victory over South Carolina Saturday in the NCAA regional semifinal. Now, Duke is all that stands in the way of the team's fifth straight trip to the Final Four.

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  • Spring Quarter HIP class registration begins today: Spring quarter registration opens today for classes offered by the Health Improvement Program. Whether you are looking to step up your fitness activity or de-stress with healthy-living classes, the options are plentiful. Remember: The BeWell discount for fitness classes only shows if you have completed your 2012 SHALA prior to registering. Visit the HIP website for more information.
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