In 2013, President Obama awarded $100 million in grant money to launch the BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) Initiative. This program conducts neurotechnological research in the name of treating various neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s, … Read the article
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Multitasking effects
With all of the technology, added demands and busier lifestyles, multitasking has become a part of normal, every day activities. People multitask at home, at work and even when they are relaxing or trying to unwind. However, the research shows … Read the article
Are smartphones making us stupid
A University of Waterloo study suggests that people who rely heavily on smartphones score low on cognitive ability tests. The tests involved analytic thinking. Comparison of the results to people who are not as smartphone dependent took place. Using smartphones … Read the article
The Reading in the Digital Age
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the development and variety of consumer technology has made numerous strides towards improving the productivity of everyday lives for Americans. However, at what cost does making a shift completely towards technology affect … Read the article