A new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology suggests that children remember more of what they watch on television than what they read. The study found that television news was more effective at conveying information to children, especially when combined with visual elements like pictures.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed Synthetic Interviews, an innovative technology that integrates various technologies to create an interactive experience. Users can ask questions and interact with Einstein through speech or typing, and view him in 3D without glasses.
Researchers at UT-Houston Medical School discovered that growth factor TGF-Beta plays a key role in forming long-term memories. The study found that TGF-Beta produces stronger electrical nerve cell connections, similar to those observed in animals with enhanced withdrawal response triggered by behavioral training.
SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston·DateFeb 28, 1997