Developing a test to save eyesight by detecting Glaucoma years earlier

ScienceDaily (Mar. 25, 2010) Scientists are reporting progress toward a test that could revolutionize the diagnosis of glaucoma – the second leading cause of vision loss and blindness worldwide – by detecting the disease years earlier than usually happens at present. Full article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100324174043.htm

Why Light Worsens Migraines

Ask anyone who suffers from migraine headaches what they do when they’re having an attack, and you’re likely to hear “go into a dark room.” And although it’s long been known that light makes migraines worse, the reason why has been unclear.Now scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have identified a new visual [...]

High Tech Classrooms

Human factors researchers determined that tablet personal computers can be used to aid students in classrooms. They offer a single platform that can include a student’s notes, textbook, assignments, and what the teacher wrote on the blackboard. Students are likely to be better organized and learn more quickly. Hope they are wearing GUNNARS! Via Science [...]

Computer Games Can Teach Schools Some Lessons

ScienceDaily (Mar. 2, 2010) — Some parents might see video games as an impediment to children keeping up with their schoolwork. James Gee, however, thinks video games are some of the best learning environments around. He says that if schools adopted some of the strategies that games use, they could educate children more effectively. Read more: ://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100219204405.htm