UPDATED: “So Teach Us Things Worth Knowing” in Real-Life “Harry Potter” Courses
While the “Harry Potter” universe may be fictional, Potterheads are being offered the chance to study “Harry Potter” in different ways.
Category: Academia
Psychologist Couple Uses “Harry Potter” Texts to Conduct Study
Fans vs. non-fans of “Harry Potter”: What can your eye movement say about your ability to process new words? That’s why Dr. Chris Hand and Dr. Joanne Ingram put magic under the microscope.
University of Glasgow Launches Brand-New Groundbreaking Fantasy Research Center
The University of Glasgow continues to make bold strides in advancing fantasy and science-fiction literature research with its brand-new Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic. Find out more about its online launch here!
Muggles One Step Closer to Real Invisibility Cloak
The future is here! Canadian camouflage company HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp. has patented a near-perfect Invisibility Cloak, along with three more awesome inventions.
New Species of Pit Viper Named After Salazar Slytherin
A new species of pit viper discovered in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh has been named after Salazar Slytherin. Learn more about it here!
Glasgow University Offers Fantasy Literature Course Titled “Fantastic Texts and Where to Find Them”
A class on fantasy literature featuring “Harry Potter”? Sign us up!
Researchers Discuss “The Sorting Hat of Medicine” in New Journal Article
Do the specialties chosen by medical students relate to the Hogwarts Houses with which they most identify? Find out what these researchers discovered!
Sri Lankan Robotics Team Brings the Sorting Hat to Life
“Plenty of courage, I see. Not a bad mind either. There’s talent, oh my goodness, yes – and a nice thirst to prove yourself. now that’s interesting. . . . So where shall I put you?” Check out this amazing Sorting Hat creation that represented Sri Lanka at the International Conference on Social Robotics!
How Do Your Childhood Books Affect Your Personality as an Adult? Science Has the Answers!
What exactly do we know about the effects fantasy novels have on kids? Are you a nicer adult for reading “Harry Potter”? Turns out, we know exactly what the answer is!
