Study reveals the cognitive superpowers of reading fiction: more than just words
New research shows that reading fiction boosts empathy, verbal skills, and cognitive ability.
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Reading on a screen instead of paper may be less effective for learning
Why reading on screens might not be as effective as on paper
Fiction readers, rejoice: you probably have better language skills, study shows
It's time to start reading more and work on your imagination.
Our ability to read and write is housed in a ‘recycled’ part of the brain
The brains of non-speaking mammals seem to recognize letters using an area of the visual cortex.
Computers can now read handwriting with 98% accuracy
New research in Tunisia is teaching computers how to read your handwriting.
Researchers are looking into giving AI the power of reading soldiers’ minds — to help them in battle
Cool research, even if its purpose is somewhat troubling.
Haven’t read a book lately? Blame Netflix, researchers say
However, people who do read books are reading much more than before.
Learning to read changes your brain from stem to cortex, study finds
The more you do it, the better it gets.
Does speed-reading really work? Not if you want to understand anything
What if you could read a book three times faster? That definitely sounds appealing, which si why speed-reading training and, ...
Are you the only one who “hears” what you read? Science says no!
A new paper from New York University researchers suggests that most people do hear an internal voice while they're reading. ...
Overwhelming majority of college students prefer paper books to digital copies
Despite ebooks and their corresponding electronic reading devices have become extremely popular, surprisingly most young adults and children prefer reading ...
