A new study performed by Berkeley researchers supports the theory that those who engage in brain stimulating activities are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s.  The findings of this study are innovative in that the study has identified a protein linked to Alzheimer’s and posits that puzzles and reading can decrease the presence of this protein.  As the article states, ““There is no downside to cognitive activity. It can only be beneficial…”

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In his state of the union, President Obama praised Apple for all it has done for the US economy.  However, in the past President Obama asked Steve Jobs if there was any way to manufacture iPhones in the US, creating more jobs and further boosting the economy.  This article explains why keeping the software jobs in the US are equally crucial, and why we can still be optimistic.

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Daniel recently noticed a scamming pattern that he worries will fool many unsuspecting Facebook users.  Recently, scammers have been directing people towards domains that look authentic at first glance because they begin with “http” or “www” or include personal references, as per the image below.  Of course, when a user clicks on this link the scammer in fact hacks into their email account and grabs all of their contacts.  It is more important than ever to be attuned to internet trickery and to protect your privacy.

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Scientists have created the lightest material on earth, according to a recent article in the LA Times.  While this sort of innovation warrants its own celebration, it will be even more exciting to see is what scientists proceed to do with this material!

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According to Nicole Lapin, Financial Journalism had a gaping void: there was no content geared to young women looking for informative, easy to read financial news and advice.  Check out her new site, Recessionista.com, to see how Nicole swiftly filled the void!

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Thinking Fast and Slow, a book about the dual system in our brain that informs human thinking, received a great review from the WSJ.  Check out this article to learn about Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky’s fascinating work.

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This Wired article reveals some of the content in the much awaited bio, Steve Jobs. 

For example:

Steve Wanted to go ‘Thermonuclear’ on Android
Jobs was livid when HTC introduced an Android phone that shared a number of iPhone features in early 2010. An excerpt from the book: “I will spend my last dying breath if I need to, and I will spend every penny of Apple’s $40 billion in the bank, to right this wrong,” Jobs said. “I’m going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product. I’m willing to go thermonuclear war on this.” He told Google’s Eric Schmidt, “I don’t want your money. If you offer me $5 billion, I won’t want it. I’ve got plenty of money. I want you to stop using our ideas in Android, that’s all I want.’’ [AP]

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Check out this amazing video that showcases 3D printing technology:

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It is an interesting question posed by Wall Street Journal’s Matt Ridley: what genes contribute to aggressive and violent behavior, and how could one hypothetically find the answers by looking at Osama’s brain?  In this article, Ridley consults with psychologist  Prof. Baron-Cohen who lists the various genes that may aggregate to produce either violent or empathetic behavior.  If morality is predetermined by our genes, there are severe moral implications attached.

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At TED this week, I was struck by a presentation that Dr. Anthony Atala made where he unveiled how they were creating cells, and how they were using MRIs to scan and 3-D printers to mold and create organ like kidneys for patients who need a transplant.

The NY Times had an article on the 3 D Printers.

Add to that the new technology to “print” with cells, and the possibilities transcend anything anyone would have imagined to be possible just a few years ago.

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