Einstein's brain? Now there's an app
Photo credit: Handout | This digitized image from the new National Museum of Health and Medicine Chicago, shows an image of brain tissue from renowned theoretical physicist Albert Einstein. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2012, an app will be available with the existing slides of Einstein's brain made after his death in April 1955.
CHICAGO -- The brain that revolutionized physics now can be downloaded as an app for $9.99. But it won't help you win at Angry Birds.
While Albert Einstein's genius isn't included, an exclusive iPad application launched Tuesday promises to make detailed images of his brain more accessible to scientists than ever before. Teachers, students and anyone who's curious also can get a look.
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