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Study finds internet use affects memory

Posted on August 14, 2011 by admin

Researchers are discovering that the common use of online databases and internet search engines to access information is altering the way that people actually retain information according to a study done at Columbia led by psychology assistant Betsy Sparrow. Sparrow … Continue reading →

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The ecological case for ebooks

Posted on June 9, 2010 by admin

While ebooks have taken off in popularity due to the fact that they are one of the quickest growing technology markets, and just plain cool, the fact is that ebooks may play an important role in the ecology of our … Continue reading →

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