In recent decades, a convergence of cognitive psychology and educational research has provided compelling evidence for the adoption of evidence-based learning strategies aimed at enhancing memory ...

The ancient Greeks used mnemonic devices to remember lengthy speeches, a testament to their effectiveness. Mnemonics are ...

If memorization isn’t a routine part of your child’s daily learning, you can still the benefits home, without turning your ...

Compelling new research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is suggesting neuronal activity in the hippocampus prior to the delivery of new information can ...

A landmark national study found that children attending public Montessori preschools outperformed their peers in reading, ...

Traditionally, forgetting names, skills, events or information is often thought of as purely negative — a passive decay. However unintuitive it may seem, research suggests that forgetting plays a ...

Most of us can type faster than we can write. Over the years I’ve gotten fast enough that I can type, verbatim, what people say when I interview them. (Sometimes I’m a half-sentence behind, but I’ve ...

Suppose you decide to learn a new skill, such as learning to play a musical instrument. This desire to learn is only the first step. You would need a good practice approach that will move you toward ...

Memory is vital for identity and adapts to lifestyle. Experts reveal science-backed habits to boost memory and learning.

The non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener aspartame — which is found in many sugar-free or "diet" foods and drinks — has been linked to potential problems with memory and learning, according to a study ...

Neuroscientists have discovered a fascinating connection between the retention of early life memories and brain developmental trajectories associated with autism [Wednesday 8 th November 2023]. Most ...