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| Possible higher resolution displays result of a new color filter | ||
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U of M professor, Jay Guo, has developed a new type of color filter which will lead to small, more efficient high definition display screens. By precisely spacing color filter gratings, scientists can create different colors and more effective designs. Guo envisions that this new, innovative design could make display screen technology “wearable, bendable or extremely compact.” More at cellular-news.com, 8/25/10: (Article posted on 9/7/2010)
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| Cola drinks or vegetable oil may be a way to recharge phones and laptops | ||
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Scientists have recently unveiled the development of a new battery-like device that could one day recharge our electronics from soda pop or even vegetable oil. This new idea, which stems from the creation of a new class of biofuel cells, (cells that can make and store chemical energy) has opened up the possibility of refueling a laptops or cell phones with simple everyday substances. Biofuel cells are not a new discovery, and unlike normal batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need a recharge. More at cellular-news.com, 8/25/10: (Article posted on 9/7/2010) Read >> |
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| Smartphone sales unaffected by tablets | ||
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Apple’s new iPad and many tablet products like it have yet to affect the sales of smartphones. Tablet users still find it necessary to have a hand held, highly capable device for times when a larger product is inconvenient. HTC’s Android, Sprint’s EVO and Apple’s iPhone 4 have yet to show signs of decline with the unveiling of tablet products. More at newsfactor.com, 8/13/10: (Article posted on 9/7/2010)
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| Hacker able to run Android OS onto iPhone | ||
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David Wang, a well known phone hacker, has discovered a way to run the Google Android operating system on the iPhone. The iPhone can dual boot, meaning it can run multiple systems, including the Android as well as the Linux open-source OS. Wang promises a normally function iPhone, even with the Android installation. More at informationweek.com, 4/22/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| How much information can the brain really hold? | ||
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The human brain is made up of approximately one billion neurons, each of which forms about 1,000 connections to other neurons. Considering there are over a trillion connections in the brain, it is easy to see how calculating the organ’s storage capacity is extremely difficult. The good news is that despite some memories taking up much more space than others, the brain is unlikely to ever run out of storage space in a lifetime. More at scientificamerican.com, 5/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| Study finds mediation helps make people sharper | ||
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A recently published study suggests meditation may enhance cognitive ability. Past research has shown that meditation can promote changes in brain areas associated with concentration, however the previous assumption was that meditation need be learned. Benefits are actually achievable without all the work, and the research showed participant improvement after only four days of training for 20 minutes per day. More at sciencedaily.com, 4/19/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| Brain games don’t actually increase I.Q. | ||
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New research indicates that the benefits of brain games on IQ are negligible, and consumers should not expect improved brain functioning. Participants from viewers of “Bang Goes the Theory” were asked to play online brain games at least three times a week for at least ten minutes. Compared to a control group who did not play any brain games the participants scored comparably when answering general knowledge questions. More at news.discovery.com, 4/21/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| Hacker able to run Android OS onto iPhone | ||
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David Wang, a well known phone hacker, has discovered a way to run the Google Android operating system on the iPhone. The iPhone can dual boot, meaning it can run multiple systems, including the Android as well as the Linux open-source OS. Wang promises a normally function iPhone, even with the Android installation. More at informationweek.com, 4/22/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| How much information can the brain really hold? | ||
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The human brain is made up of approximately one billion neurons, each of which forms about 1,000 connections to other neurons. Considering there are over a trillion connections in the brain, it is easy to see how calculating the organ’s storage capacity is extremely difficult. The good news is that despite some memories taking up much more space than others, the brain is unlikely to ever run out of storage space in a lifetime. More at scientificamerican.com, 5/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| Study finds mediation helps make people sharper | ||
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A recently published study suggests meditation may enhance cognitive ability. Past research has shown that meditation can promote changes in brain areas associated with concentration, however the previous assumption was that meditation need be learned. Benefits are actually achievable without all the work, and the research showed participant improvement after only four days of training for 20 minutes per day. More at sciencedaily.com, 4/19/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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