Could studying children teach us about ageing? Terrie Moffitt and Avshalom Caspi on connecting mental health in young people with their physical health in later life. February 8, 2021
Risk-taking in adolescents How do the brains of adolescents differ from those of younger children and adults? February 1, 2021
Do older children influence their siblings’ willingness to take risks? New research on adolescent risk-taking sheds light on the influence of sibling relationships by Juanita Bawagan / January 28, 2021
Screen time before bed could reduce teens’ ability to learn in the morning According to a recent study, the timing of screen use is key by Holly Cave / January 21, 2021
Levelling up research on the adolescent brain Smartphone games have the potential to reveal how our brains reach decisions and how these processes can go awry Interview by Juanita Bawagan / December 14, 2020
How to help an ‘orchid child’ blossom The right environment can shape whether some children struggle or thrive Interview by Juanita Bawagan / October 27, 2020
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for training your brain A personalized approach to brain training could be beneficial by Anja Pahor / August 20, 2020
Brain training: An attractive idea, but not as easy as it seems Brain training games usually train skills that are specific to the game itself. Watch our latest video! by Pia Viviani and Dietsje Jolles / August 18, 2020
Working memory training in school A new study suggests that positive effects on learning may take time to emerge by Annie Brookman-Byrne / July 1, 2020
“The foundation for reading is laid starting at birth” Children should have contact with books and other written materials long before the start of school, says Kouider Mokhtari Interview by Laura Millmann / March 30, 2020
Adolescent learning: rewards, punishments, and the importance of context By understanding how adolescents learn in various environments, we can discover how to better support their health and well-being by Alexandra Cohen / March 24, 2020
Lifespan development: the more we know about it, the more complex it seems Elliot Tucker-Drob and Andreas Brandmaier talk about the various factors that shape our development into distinct individuals Interview by Sabine Gysi / February 17, 2020