Sherrie Hurd, A.A. - Author at Learning Mind

Sherrie Hurd is a professional writer and artist with over 20 years of experience. As a survivor of childhood trauma and multiple types of abuse, she is an advocate for mental health awareness. Sherrie manages multiple mental illnesses, including anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. With this background and personal experience, she strives to help others overcome trauma and abuse, cope with mental illness, and heal over time. Sherrie studied Psychology, Journalism, and Fine Arts at Memphis College of Arts and earned an Associate's degree in Marketing from Northeast Mississippi College. She has been featured on websites like Medium and The Mighty and also has published literary works, including a full-length non-fiction novel "Innocence Lost: A Little Girl's Life Changed Forever" and a collection of short stories "Tormented Blue". You can reach Sherrie on Goodreads, Facebook, and Linkedin.

This Is What The Solar System Looks Like As A Subway Map

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:October 23, 2014
Post category:Uncommon Science Universe
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All road trips need directions unless, of course, you are setting out on an adventure. An adventure into space sounds lovely, doesn’t it, but let’s face it, who wants to get lost out there, huh? We need a map, don’t we! Yes, even space needs a map, especially space travel,…

Scientists Managed to Erase Painful Memories with Light

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:October 22, 2014
Post category:Human Brain Uncommon Science
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Memories are precious, well, some of them. Some memories are better left buried according to those who suffer from ailments such as PTSD. That is why the current stir about the possibility to erase painful memories has grasped the attention of many people who suffer from this ailment. The ability…

Religion and Extraterrestrial Life: Is There a Connection?

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:October 20, 2014
Post category:Food for Thought Unexplained Mysteries
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There are two very popular topics that strike a sensitive chord in the thoughts and emotions of human beings: religion and extraterrestrial life. These two topics bring up more questions than answers at times. Most people like thinking and talking about religion and extraterrestrial life, if they are real and…

There Could Be Half as Much Dark Matter in the Milky Way as Previously Thought

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:October 19, 2014
Post category:Physics & Natural Sciences Uncommon Science Universe
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Dark matter has never been easy to understand, neither has it been a piece of cake to measure. According to recently attained measurements, however, it seems that there is only half the amount of dark matter in the Milky Way than what we previously thought. If you have no idea…

When Science Becomes Art: Physicists Turn Higgs Boson Data into Music

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:October 13, 2014
Post category:Physics & Natural Sciences Uncommon Science
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So the Higgs Boson is a particle that gives away all the secrets to how other particles get their mass, correct? Well, is it possible that the Higgs Boson has a voice to match those secrets being told? Well, of course, it does, and we have found the lovely voice…

Scientists Use Morphed Photos of Celebrities to Show How Subjective Perception Is

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:October 10, 2014
Post category:Human Brain Uncommon Science
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Images can be real or they can be an illusion. This is a widely understood idea that had sparked curiosity for ages. This topic is not about hallucinations, it is about seeing one image and filtering out the other. For instance, if two faces were superimposed over one another, you…

Scientists Create a Cloaking Device That Makes Objects Invisible

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:October 8, 2014
Post category:Futurism & Technology Physics & Natural Sciences Uncommon Science
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Invisibility is real! It is simple too! Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be invisible? Are you in awe by those who use a cloaking device to infiltrate certain locations during movies? I am sure quite a few people have wondered how it would feel to…

Unique Organic Molecule Found in Space Shows Signs of Life

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:October 3, 2014
Post category:Physics & Natural Sciences Uncommon Science Universe
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It seems that interstellar space has much more to offer than just a source of a great quantity of our water supply. It appears that, out there, past our solar system, there is new life being formed and molded. At least, there are basic building blocks of life in its…

Scientists Found a Way to Reduce Side Effects in Modern Cancer Therapy

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:October 3, 2014
Post category:Uncommon Science
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One of the most devastating illnesses is cancer, a malignant growth that can attack any area of the human body. As debilitating as cancer is, there are many advanced drugs that put up a commendable fight with this monster. Treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation can completely annihilate this disease…

Direct Brain-to-Brain Communication at a Distance Proven Possible

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:September 28, 2014
Post category:Human Brain Uncommon Science
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Are you ready for the brain-to-brain communication? Well, it seems that science is one step ahead of you. Collective intelligence is already a fact, it is real. Yes, humans can speak to each other without pen, paper or even the Internet. The interesting part about this idea is that we…