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The Vampire Diaries turn out to have a social benefit after all. New research shows that committing problems to paper in a diary helps students score higher on tests. More »
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School's out in the comic book universes, and it's time for superheroes and supervillains to get back those final papers. Let's see who wowed their professors and who can expect to spend their summer studying remedial caped crusading. More »
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If you're a high school senior beginning the college application process, you're being told that this is one of the most competitive college admissions years. You'll need top grades and great test scores. But that's nothing compared to getting into scifi's most exclusive academic institutions. If you want to study faster-than-light physics, train in superpowered combat, or hang out with future world leaders, our guide will help you get into these schools and prepare for the scholastic embarrassments you'll suffer once you get there. More »
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There are many paths to becoming a Jedi. You can claim it as your religion on your census form. You can start attending a Jedi Church and vow to follow the Jedi Code. You can wear a hooded robe, utter pithy maxims, and take lessons in lightsaber dueling. But for those seeking a more academic approach to harnessing the secrets and powers of the Jedi, Queen's University Belfast is offering a class on "How to Train the Jedi Way." More »
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