Tuesday, August 7, 2012

In the news, Tuesday, August 7, 2012


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from ScienceDaily

Greater working memory capacity benefits analytic, but not creative, problem-solving
Psychological scientists have long known that the amount of information we can actively hold in mind at any given time – known as working memory – is limited. Our working memory capacity reflects our ability to focus and control attention and strongly influences our ability to solve problems. Psychological scientists find that while increased working memory capacity seems to boost mathematical problem-solving, it might actually get in the way of creative problem solving.

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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)

Michael Collins
NASA photo
Michael Collins, Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot
As Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin took man's first steps on the moon, a third crew member orbited high above. Astronaut Michael Collins waited in the command module while his fellow astronauts spent more than 21 hours on the lunar surface, completely cut off from human contact on Earth. Here is a brief look at the life of the least-known member of the Apollo 11 crew.

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from The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)


Jensen-Byrd buyer backs out of deal
Demolition plan faced opposition from preservation advocates

Rover hits intriguing spot on Mars

Spokane bishop urges ‘no’ on R-74

Rich Landers: Stevens County ranch has seen several attacks

Mona Charen: No good old days in China

Lack of sleep can have consequences
Anthony L. Komaroff      Universal Uclick

Zinc oxide sunscreen helps define coverage area on kids
Joe Graedon And Teresa Graedon      peoplespharmacy.com

Stepping into the light
Implanted scope can restore sight for those with macular degeneration

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