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Neuroscientists discover previously unknown cognitive benefits of reading physical books (opens in new tab)

Discussed on Hacker News and r/psychology

A new study reveals that reading comic books on physical paper reduces the brain's workload compared to digital tablets. Brain scans show that paper provides sensory cues that make it easier to mentally organize and remember story details.

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