Inside the brain is a dense network of neurons that receive, process, and relay information. The synapse, where neurons meet, ...

We tend to think of learning as something that happens in the mind, a mental exercise of reading, practicing, and remembering. But the truth is far more visceral. Every time you learn something new, ...

New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...

Scientists have discovered that the brain’s sensory systems play a much larger role in speech learning than previously believed.

New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a ...

It is now understood that the hippocampus is closely linked to learning and memory (Doidge, 2015; Suzuki, 2015). However, this was not always the case. One prominent experiment investigating memory, ...

For years, experts said multitasking was a myth. A new Georgetown study just proved that with the right training, your brain ...

Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline ...

Summary: A paradigm-shifting study has upended a decades-long neurological assumption that learning speed depends entirely on repetition and experience rather than the size of a reward. The research ...

Laughter is the best medicine, according to one old adage. Now, new research suggests it boosts child learning and ...

A new book argues that the link between the brain and mind is “mediated through culture.” Its practical implications extend ...

New research suggests intermittent fasting may improve memory, focus, and brain function by triggering beneficial changes in ...