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.

New Distant Planet Discovered by 15-Year-Old Teenager

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:June 25, 2015
Post category:Uncommon Science Universe
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It’s become a common event, finding new planets beyond our solar system. Tom Wagg, however, was the youngest person to make such a discovery, which is uncommon, to say the least. According to a press release from Keene University in England, Wagg was only 15 years old when making this…

Scientists Find a Direct Connection Between the Immune System and the Brain

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:June 22, 2015
Post category:Human Brain Uncommon Science
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Contrary to previous assumption, there may be a direct connection between the immune system and the brain. This is true! What’s more, this discovery could lead to possible cures or treatments for various immune system ailments and diseases. Wait a minute, this is a radical statement. Ideas this bold require…

Humans Will Have Cloud-Connected Hybrid Brains by 2030, Ray Kurzweil Says

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:June 17, 2015
Post category:Futurism & Technology Human Brain Uncommon Science
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So, you think you’ve seen it all? You haven’t seen anything yet. By the year 2030, advancements will excel anything we’ve seen before concerning human intelligence. In fact, predictions offer glimpses of something truly amazing - the development of a human hybrid, a mind that thinks in artificial intelligence. Ray…

Reality Doesn’t Exist If You Are Not Looking at It, Quantum Experiment Shows

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:June 10, 2015
Post category:Physics & Natural Sciences Uncommon Science
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Does the world we live in exist? Scientists say no - at least not until it’s measured anyway, and this would pertain to a small scale. For Australian scientists, recreating experiments confirmed quantum physics' predictions. The existence of reality is questionable. If this sounds complex, not to worry. This experiment…

Early Risers and Night Owls Have Genetic Differences, Study Finds

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:June 5, 2015
Post category:Uncommon Science
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Does the early bird get the worm? Is the night life the better choice for you? Which one sounds like your cup of tea? Researchers believe there is a direct correlation between genes, age and when to greet the day. In the journal, Frontiers of Neurology, a study was published…

Bionic Brain? Scientists Develop Memory Cells That Mimic Human Brain Processes

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:May 30, 2015
Post category:Human Brain Uncommon Science
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True artificial intelligence is on the horizon, it seems. Human brain cells, memory cells to be exact, are being tweaked and improved to create an intelligence like never seen before. Scientists are almost there on the road to the real ‘bionic brain’. The key to artificial intelligence is the electronic…

NASA Wants to Launch Interstellar Space Missions in 20 Years

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:May 27, 2015
Post category:Futurism & Technology Uncommon Science Universe
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The urge to explore beyond our solar system grows stronger every day. This proves true for the understanding of wormholes and time travel as well. In order to quench our thirst for the unknown, NASA will research unknown physics revolutionizing exploration of space. Unknown physics We first have to improve…

Gamers Have Enhanced Brain Connectivity and More Gray Matter, Study Finds

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:May 23, 2015
Post category:Human Brain Uncommon Science
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You know the idea that gaming isn’t good for you? Yeah, well that idea may have gone to pot. Research uncovers evidence that gamers may actually have healthier brains than the rest of us. It’s not just avid gamers that have the advantage. It takes an expert to train the…

Water on Other Planets May Be More Common Than Previously Believed

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:May 18, 2015
Post category:Uncommon Science Universe
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Water is thought to be one of the unique characteristics of the earth. Recently, however, this idea was proven wrong. It seems that water could be a common factor with many other planets. Asteroids Over 500 light-years away, a white dwarf star SDSS J1242+5226, found in the Ursa Major constellation,…

Mysterious ‘Alien Sounds’ Recorded Just Below the Stratosphere

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:May 13, 2015
Post category:Earth Uncommon Science
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Up above the earth’s surface, above the altitude at which planes fly but just short of the stratosphere (100 km high), lies an area filled with mystery. This area is called Near space. Here, scientists listen to strange sounds: crackles, whines and hisses, and try to determine their source. What…