People have been enamored with reading digital books for the last six years and they are not only easier on the wallet, but there are plenty of devices that can be used to read them. Reading e-books though, has its drawbacks. There have been numerous studies that that been conducted that say it is harder to concentrate and inhibits reading comprehension,  because our brains … [Read more...] about e-Books have fewer spatial landmarks, making it harder to concentrate
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27% of Americans read an e-book in the past 12 Months
We continue to be enamored with the digital format and the sheer number of people who have read an e-book is ever increasing. 27% of Americans read an e-book in the past 12 months – up from 17% in 2011. Meanwhile, audio book consumption has remained stable, with 12% of Americans saying they listened to a book that way. Seven-in-ten American adults (72%) have read a book … [Read more...] about 27% of Americans read an e-book in the past 12 Months
Gates Foundation Mandates Research it Funds Must Provide Free Digital Access
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds thousands of health and research scientists to solve many of the worlds most dire issues. Until this point, the reports and data the foundation funded were sometimes published in magazines, sold online and generally out of reach for the general public. This is set to change. The Gates Foundation has announced that starting in 2017 … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation Mandates Research it Funds Must Provide Free Digital Access