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Researchers have found an emotional response in the brain that is triggered when peoples political beliefs are challenged. (Graphic by Maddy Van Orman / The Signpost)

Science Weekly: Political beliefs bound in brain physiology

Kellie Plumhof January 24, 2017

After a polarizing election year, and a less-than-peaceful transition of power, it is becoming increasingly apparent that political beliefs are tied to emotions.Neuroscientists from the Brain and Creativity...

Americans worship idiots

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This year, Kanye West was awarded an honorary doctorate. The event was a nail being hammered into the coffin of America’s progression. Between the Kardashians, Snooki and this year’s "Bachelor"—any...

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