Research points the finger at PowerPoint University of NSW research shows the human brain processes and retains more information if it is digested in either its verbal or written form, but not both at the same time. Photo: Andrew Meares Anna Patty Education Editor April 4, 2007 If you have ever wondered why your eyes start glazing over as you read those dot points on the screen, as the same words are being spoken, take heart in knowing there is a scientific explanation. It is more difficult to process information if it is coming at you in the written and...