Scientists created fake words to test if sound affects memory. Result: people remembered pleasant-sounding words twice as ...

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With the film set as Japan’s official Oscar submission, Lee Sang-il discusses the 15-year journey behind his kabuki epic, ...

The first edition of Stop/Time Festival launches Friday, April 3 through Saturday, April 4 in Iowa City. Produced by Hancher ...