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February 9, 2005
Science fair projects turn to PowerPoint
NY Times: PowerPoint Goes to the Fair
Technology is rapidly changing the world of science, but it is only now starting to change the world of the science project, a ritual of the academic year. Now that computers are second nature to many students, some teachers are abandoning the traditional cardboard displays in favor of electronic files. Some are even creating PowerPoint templates to make it easier for students to produce a smart-looking showcase.
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You can't tune them out
WiredNews -- You Can't Ignore My Wrath Researchers in Switzerland discover that, despite our best efforts, humans cannot escape anger as long as it's within earshot.
The brain appears to place a high priority on processing urgent sounds, like angry voices, that might indicate a threat is present. So, try as we might, when someone is angry the brain cannot avoid noticing, regardless of what the fuss is all about.
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