Day: February 5, 2014

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What Musicians Can Tell Us About Dyslexia and the Brain

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As reported on Wired. BY GREG MILLER Daniel Paxton/Flickr   Dyslexia is a frustrating disorder that gives otherwise smart people trouble with reading. Nobody knows exactly what causes it, but one popular hypothesis is that the root of the problem is a deficit in the brain’s ability to process sounds, especially during childhood. Kids who have a hard time parsing all those talky sounds that grownups make also struggle to learn the connections between speech sounds and…

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RadioShack will reportedly close up to 500 stores in coming months

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As reported on The Verge. By Chris Welch RadioShack will reportedly close up to 500 stores in its latest attempt to overhaul a slumping business. The Wall Street Journal says the closures will come in the coming months, though it’s not clear which locations are in the crosshairs. RadioShack currently operates over 4,500 stores, so the retailer will still have a sizable US presence even after the cuts. The company has thus far struggled to reinvent itself and attract…

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Watch this: Bill Nye debates evolution with the founder of the Creation Museum

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As reported on The Verge. By Casey Newton Bill Nye debated the founder of the Creation Museum tonight in a move that he hopes will promote scientific literacy in the United States. The popular science enthusiast and television host agreed to argue the origin of species with Ken Ham in an event livestreamed on YouTube and CNN.com. Naturally, Nye will be taking the side of evolution. Nye faced criticism over his decision to participate in the debate, with some scientists…

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Inside Satya Nadella’s CEO Comp Package From Microsoft

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As reported on TechCrunch. by Alex Wilhelm Through a filing, Microsoft has revealed the compensation package for its new CEO. In short, Satya Nadella is buying all the beers for the next few years. In numerical terms, Nadella will pick up a $1.2 million yearly cash salary, with installments doled out twice monthly. Nadella is also eligible for a cash bonus of up to 300 percent of his salary each year, or $3.6 million. The new chief is…

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FDA approves swallowable ‘PillCam’ after almost a decade (video)

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As reported on Engadget. BY TIMOTHY J. SEPPALA It’s been about nine years since we last heard from from Given Imaging, but the FDA has finally granted a version of the firm’s minuscule snapshooter its blessing. Not everyone has an easy time undergoing traditional colonoscopy procedures (due to drug allergies, for example), which is where the outfit’s PillCam Colon comes in. The camera takes a series of high-speed photos along its eight-hour tour through your digestive system, and transmits the snapshots to a device you mount…

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