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Jan 31, 2017
How to activate your brain’s ability to learn
A new study looks at the power of practicing well beyond mastery.
Feb 10, 2016
Actually, You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
Science explores how aging affects dogs' cognitive abilities
Mar 26, 2012
Scientists Hijack Mouse Neurons to Take Control of Their Memories
In a new study with powerful implications for mental health, scientists hijacked the memories of lab mice, inducing them to...
Dec 13, 2011
Download Knowledge Directly to Your Brain, Matrix-Style
For the first time, researchers have been able to hack into the process of learning in the brain, using induced...
Dec 02, 2008
Baby Steps Going Out of Style
Research shows tackling the hardest problems first could better teach children new skills
Oct 27, 2007
Sleep Deprivation and Foul Moods
The immune system. Metabolism. Learning and memory. Running short on sleep impairs each of these functions and processes, and now...