Scientists hope that a computer programme could be used to help people overcome their phobias.
One of the best ways to protect the world’s oldest, largest trees is to conceal their location. via Why Some Protected Natural Areas Should Remain Off-Limits — Longreads
Reading can make you a better conversationalist. Neighbours will never complain that your book is too loud. Knowledge by osmosis has not yet been perfected: You'd better read. Books have stopped bullets: Reading might save your life. Dinosaurs didn't read - look what happened to them. Source Thanks to Marianne for sharing.
Author Lucy Prebble, says that that computer games are more creative than reading. Her argument is that gaming offers more opportunities to be active and sociable than books and film. However, as a young child she did become addicted to computer games after discovering a text-based DOS game called Zork, so maybe she's just working […]
Reading Dracula Originally uploaded by waɪ.tiː Every Monday we meet to read Dracula in my SL home, but we keep the lights on. 🙂 #change11