Brain function begins faltering as early as 45A study published in the British Medical Journal suggests the brain’s abilities begin to decline as early as age 45.Samantha StainburnJanuary 6, 2012 17:55A study published in the British Medical Journal …
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Brain function begins faltering as early as 45
Published by January 7th, 2012 in Alena Kats, BBC, Science and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhy Chess and Economics don’t mix
Published by December 15th, 2011 in BBC, Harvard, Ken Rogoff and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhy Chess and Economics don’t mixA Havard Professor (Grandmaster Ken Rogoff) on his chess addiction and why he had to give up the gameClick here to hear the interview.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Genius and Madman
Published by November 30th, 2011 in BBC, Bobby Fischer, Chess Documentary and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsStoryville: Bobby Fischer, Genius and MadmanJames Walton reviews Bobby Fischer, Genius and Madman (BBC Four), the latest instalment of Storyville documentary series, which profiles chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer.By James Walton10:30PM GMT 30 Nov 2011I…
Chess girls
Published by June 25th, 2011 in BBC, Polgar sisters, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsSusan Polgar Inspires “Chess Girls”Chess Grandmaster Susan Polgar’s life is portrayed in the new BBC radio documentary “Chess Girls.” Written by Melanie Hess Susan Polgar’s parents defied the government in communist Hungary to school their dau…
An amazing feat
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Amazing Video, BBC and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDeep sea hunter fishes underwater for five minutes – on one breathby Scott CarmichaelJan 24th 2011 at 12:30PMDeep sea hunting is something you have to see to believe – in the video above, an Indonesian hunter swims to a depth of 65 feet, and stays …
Nature vs. Nurture: Is there such a thing as natural talent?
Published by August 27th, 2010 in BBC, John Amaechi, Matthew Syed, Radio, Ros Atkins, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsClick here to listen to the one hour lively discussion on BBC radio show “World Have Your Say” with host Ros Atkins, Matthew Syed, formerly the best table tennis player in the UK, former Utah Jazz NBA star John Amaechi, and Susan Polgar, etc.The topic:…
I am on BBC Radio LIVE right now with British Table Tennis great Matthew Syed, former NBA player John Amaechi, and other star guests. The name of the program is World Have Your Say.The topic is whether ‘talent’ is a useful and valid concept, or whether…
A perfect move to Lexington, Kentucky
Published by July 24th, 2010 in BBC, Chess Video, Gregory Kaidanov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsA Soviet chess master’s perfect movePost categories: Into_AmericaFranz Strasser 13:08 UK time, Friday, 23 July 2010Gregory Kaidanov is considered one of the best chess players in the world. He and his family emmigrated from the former Soviet Union to …
