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
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
What classroom conditions best promote student learning? Virtual reality research provides insight into the most effective classroom environments by Friederike Blume / November 3, 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
Teaching from behind a mask How do masks affect communication and learning in the classroom? by Kathryn Bates / September 25, 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
Exercising indoors to relieve stress and improve focus Short daily sessions of physical activity are crucial for children during lockdown by Jessica Massonnié / April 24, 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
The challenge of communicating in noisy classrooms Some simple adjustments could make big differences in children’s ability to learn by Jessica Massonnié / February 24, 2020
