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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Multi-tasking makes your brain smaller
Found on Drudge: Multi-tasking makes your brain smaller: Grey matter shrinks if we do too much | Daily Mail Online. On the flip side, this: "training – such as learning to juggle or taxi drivers learning the map of London – can increase grey-matter...
Can a Computer Replace Your Doctor?
Can a Computer Replace Your Doctor? - NYTimes.com: Via Drudge Report.Key points:"When is more data actually useful to promote and ensure better health? And when does technology add true value to health care?""One big challenge is that the elusive state we call...
West Point example of linking higher education and technology research
Via Armed with Science: Points: Graduates comprise 19% of US Army’s officers each year, but 75% of those with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees. Looking for research projects at other institutions for professors and cadets. Ponder: Sending...
West Point example of linking higher education and technology research
Via Armed with Science: Points: Graduates comprise 19% of US Army’s officers each year, but 75% of those with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees. Looking for research projects at other institutions for professors and cadets. Ponder: Sending...
Scientists Discover Shot For Dreaded Double Chin
Via Business Insider, the Holy Grail of dieters: The researchers have found they can burn off excess fat in specific areas of the body by injecting tiny capsules filled with a modified type of heat-producing cell commonly found in animals and babies. Scientists...
Scientists Discover Shot For Dreaded Double Chin
Via Business Insider, the Holy Grail of dieters: The researchers have found they can burn off excess fat in specific areas of the body by injecting tiny capsules filled with a modified type of heat-producing cell commonly found in animals and babies. Scientists...
Facebook World Map Reveals Unexpected Trends Between Friends
Via Mashable: What do all those friendships look like on an interactive map? …The interactive map by Stamen Design shows each country’s closest friendships and possible reasons for the proximity. Facebook World Map Reveals Unexpected Trends Between Friends [VIDEO] Now...
Facebook World Map Reveals Unexpected Trends Between Friends
Via Mashable: What do all those friendships look like on an interactive map? …The interactive map by Stamen Design shows each country’s closest friendships and possible reasons for the proximity. Facebook World Map Reveals Unexpected Trends Between Friends [VIDEO] Now...