(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Begüm Babür, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (THE CONVERSATION) ...

In this first programme, James finds out how unnatural the process of reading is, and the complex alchemy our brains create to make words on the page make sense to us, and asks what we gain - and lose ...

Learning is something everyone does daily—mastering new skills at work, remembering song lyrics, or following directions to new places. But behind these everyday tasks lies a complex biological ...

Handwriting engages motor, language, and attention systems, activating the brain more fully than typing. Writing by hand ...

According to the latest brain research, it's time to overhaul our kids' study habits. OHSU Neuroscientist, Dr. Larry Sherman, joined us today to talk about how the brain learns and remembers and to ...

So you are about to read this article. What unseen assumptions will shape the way you read these words? Let’s find out how your perspective will shift if you examine your assumptions. How Your Brain ...

The brain is a complex organ. Not only is it made up of multiple parts, all of which have important roles to play in processing information, but the way that the brain learns can also change based on ...

That means key recommendations for heart health — get regular exercise, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, avoid obesity and ...

Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn't invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...