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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Spliced feed for The Science Network

Are You Phonagnosic? [SciScoop Science Blog]

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The first known case of someone born without the ability to recognize voices has been reported in a research paper by scientists at University College London. The researchers who have studied the rare condition known as phonagnosia are asking anyone who thinks they have grown up with the condition to come forward.

Study shows memory task increases intelligence [SciScoop Science Blog]

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What if a simple mental exercise could improve your memory and intelligence? A recent study published in PNAS, an important scientific journal, shows that a particular memory task called Dual N-Back actually improves working memory (short term memory) and fluid intelligence. This finding is important because fluid intelligence was previously thought to be unchangeable.

Stress test for astronauts in space [Earth & Sky Podcast]

Posted: 28 Oct 2008 04:10 AM CDT

“It’s remarkably simple,” said David Dinges, a scientist working with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, about the stress test he’s developing to help astronauts in space guage their own stress and fatigue.

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Engineers turn to nature for ‘grand challenges’ [Earth & Sky Podcast]

Posted: 27 Oct 2008 04:10 AM CDT

Calestous Juma of Harvard University reports that some of the best engineers in the world are coming together to tackle environmental problems in order to increase food and water supplies in the developing world.