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Thought-controlled computers on the way: Intel

(PhysOrg.com) -- Computers controlled by the mind are going a step further with Intel's development of mind-controlled computers. Existing computers operated by brain power require the user to mentally move ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Aug 25, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (31) | comments 37 | with audio podcast report

Scientists discover oldest words in the English language, predict which ones are likely to disappear

The oldest words in the English language include "I" and "who", while words like "dirty" could die out relatively quickly, British researchers said Thursday.

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (25) | comments 9

Experiment proves that women are better multitaskers than men

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, have conducted research providing definitive evidence that women can multitask more effectively than men.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jul 21, 2010 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (23) | comments 28 | with audio podcast

Extra testosterone reduces your empathy

A new study from Utrecht and Cambridge Universities has for the first time found that an administration of testosterone under the tongue in volunteers negatively affects a person's ability to 'mind read', an indication of ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 09, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (14) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Of mice and memory: 'Working memory' of mice can be improved

Mice trained to improve their working memory become more intelligent, suggesting that similar improvements in working memory might help human beings enhance their brain power, according to research published ...

Biology / Other

created Mar 25, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (11) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Learning to read is good for the brain

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study from researchers in Europe has found literacy improves brain function even in people who learn to read as adults.

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Nov 12, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (11) | comments 3 | with audio podcast report

Japan eyes 'mind-reading' devices, robots by 2020: report

Japan plans to develop "mind-reading" robots and consumer electronics that can be controlled by thought alone and hopes to market them within a decade, the Nikkei daily reported Thursday.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 22, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (11) | comments 4

The future of reading

Emma Teitgen, 12, thought the chemistry book her teacher recommended would make perfect bedside reading. Perfect because it might help her fall asleep.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jul 21, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (11) | comments 1

'Mind-reading' brain-scan software showcased in NY

(AP) -- Mind reading may no longer be the domain of psychics and fortune tellers - now some computers can do it, too.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 08, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (11) | comments 8

Brain doesn't need vision at all in order to 'read' material

The portion of the brain responsible for visual reading doesn't require vision at all, according to a new study by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and France.

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Feb 22, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (10) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Review: Barnes & Noble reader is dual-screen mess

(AP) -- The e-book reading device is the gadget gift of the season. Both Sony and Barnes & Noble have sold out of their new models, and new buyers will have to wait until January for delivery. So why are ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (20) | comments 4

Ocean robots help to trace ocean warming to late 19th century

A new study contrasting ocean temperature readings of the 1870s with temperatures of the modern seas reveals an upward trend of global ocean warming spanning at least 100 years.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Apr 01, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (9) | comments 85 | with audio podcast

Dyslexia defined: New study 'uncouples' reading and IQ over time

Contrary to popular belief, some very smart, accomplished people cannot read well. This unexpected difficulty in reading in relation to intelligence, education and professional status is called dyslexia, and ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (8) | comments 1

Humanity's earliest written works go online

(AP) -- National libraries and the U.N. education agency put some of humanity's earliest written works online Tuesday, from ancient Chinese oracle bones to the first European map of the New World.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Interest is growing in e-readers

Jamie Groves has doubled his reading - up to more than 40 books a year - since he began downloading e-books on his Kindle.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 08, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (8) | comments 1

Reading, Berkshire

Coordinates: 51°27′15″N 0°58′23″W / 51.4541°N 0.9730°W / 51.4541; -0.9730

Reading (pronounced /ˈrɛdɪŋ/ ( listen) (RED-ing)) is a large town in England, located at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, midway between London and Swindon off the M4 motorway. It is one of the contenders for the title of the largest town in England, and is the largest settlement in the home counties in terms of population. For ceremonial purposes it is in the Royal County of Berkshire and has served as the county town since 1867. It is also home to one of England's biggest music festivals.

Reading was an important national centre in the medieval period, as the site of an important monastery with strong royal connections, but suffered economic damage during the 17th century from which it took a long time to recover. Today it is again an important commercial centre, with strong links to information technology and insurance. It is also a university town, with two universities and a large student population.

For more information about Reading, Berkshire, read the full article at Wikipedia.
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