The competition requires youths with endless curiosity who are willing to admit their weaknesses, says the coach at Granada Hills. They have to learn to push themselves and develop the mind-set of a champion.
A University of California Los Angeles team found searching the web stimulated centres in the brain that controlled decision-making and complex reasoning
"Internet searching engages complicated brain activity, which may help exercise and improve brain function."
The researchers said that, compared to simple reading, the internet's wealth of choices required people to make decisions about what to click on in order to get the relevant informat
"A simple, everyday task like searching the web appears to enhance brain circuitry in older adults, demonstrating that our brains are sensitive and can continue to learn as we grow older."