Babies actually hear baby-talk better than adult speech. In my experience as a mom of three, talking baby talk to your infants gets more of a response from them than adult speech does.
I think it's highly unlikely that these paintings were done by Neanderthals. The only reason it's being suggested is because the archaeological evidence for modern humans in Europe that early hasn't been found. Considering the new evidence near the Red Sea, that modern humans may have left Africa over 100,000 years ago, it's more likely that these paintings were done by modern humans.
"Regarding the "alternate universe where Peter died as a child", is anyone else getting the feeling that this could IN FACT be his original universe —'healing' itself, now that he as reentered it? Perhaps what is happening is that Olivia is starting in fact to regain her 'own' memories, and Walter is reintegrating his sense of joy all thanks to Peter's presence refilling in their missing spaces."
I agree, that was my thought, as well.
This map shows the quality of a state's science standards for public school students. Virginia's are actually very well written.
Which serves to remind us of just how brilliant Danny Elfman is.
There have got to be maternal health reasons, as well. A friend of mine smoked all through her pregnancy, and her son was severely ADHD. I know that's anecdotal, but I'd love to see more research in that area.
Somewhere on the web is a political graph where you can place yourself on almost those dichotomies using a questionnaire. I can't think of the website name right now.
I've been thinking this series would make a great visual story, if the producers are creative enough. I'd almost rather see it as an HBO series, like Game of Thrones, than a film series, however.
I think Dean was practicing smiling, like Frank told him to, and was having a difficult time, sort of like Sheldon trying to pretend smile.
Seems like, in entertainment as in politics, reporters are incompetent.
Funny how this pops up in the middle of a Twitter/FB discussion of what's real sci fi.
This is the first time I've felt compelled to return to an io9 post just to read new comments and stories. This is awesome!
For the last one, the movie is "The Court Jester." The line from that movie I find myself using is, "Get it?" "Got it!" "Good!"
Don't know why, but here in Portland it takes you from Bush Ave. to Novo Nordisk.
Now, if they really wanted to make it about Portland, it would be Farscape instead of BSG! Driven by the enormous line at the Screen Door Sunday mornings. Anyone know if it's worth it?
...or "with muppets."
They are all fantastic. Each one gives the backstory for one member of the Guild.
Well, since I'll be in San Francisco, I'm not sure where the best view will be. Hope my daughter is willing to get up that early, or maybe we'll stay up all night.
Seeing the leg lamp was so perfect!
Maybe the increase in intelligence will be in the evolutionarily newest parts of the brain where our social skills lie.
