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Science & Reality today: Saying goodbye …

ByHector Trujillo March 23, 2017April 19, 2017

Well it’s been a fun ride everyone. Just like the coolest roller coaster ever — full of ups and downs, twists and turns. After nearly five years as your science writer, this is my last column for the Town Crier. What was the point? What did I hope you got out of it (other than…

Science and Reality Today: The emotional benefits of sad music …

ByIdyllwild Town Crier December 29, 2014February 6, 2015

Well, it’s that time of year folk; the time where you are either happy to be around loved ones or sad you are by yourself. For those of us in the latter category, I have good news for you. Sad songs can make you happy. (The operating word here is “can.”) Seems counter intuitive. doesn’t…