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"Well, we were very interested in two ideas. One was how do the patterns of brain activity differ when you're doing an internet search versus reading, since computers are such a big part of our lives these days? And then we also wanted to look at different groups of people, people who were internet-savvy and had lots of computer exposure and experience, and compared that to naive subjects - with "naive" we mean people who don't use computers or the internet very often."

Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system. Discover the exciting world of the brain, spinal cord, neurons and the senses. Use the experiments, activities and games to help you learn about the nervous system. There are plenty of links to other web sites for you to explore.

"A research by The National Literacy Trust on 3,001 children from England and Scotland showed that schoolchildren who blog or own social networking profiles on Facebook have higher literacy levels and greater confidence in writing."

MetaNotes.com is an infinite online wall of stickynotes that acts like your external brain. Users can create social scrapbooks and brainstorm/collaborate in real time on a dynamic platform. MetaNotes introduced the note data model - notes containing text, images, video, powerpoints - for visual thinkers, multitaskers, and those overwhelmed with information.

Free subscription to articles on a variety of topics such as health & medicine, mind & brain, technology, space, human origins, living world, environment, physics & math. There are also videos, photos and podcasts

Braineos makes studying fast and fun. Create decks of flashcards or use decks already created by our community, and memorize them using our selection of games. It's an excellent way to quickly and effectively learn language vocabulary, remember facts and prepare for exams.

"The Professor Garfield Foundation learning portal is a fun interactive online environment where children can safely explore, learn and creatively express themselves. "