Bilingual at school Advantage or disadvantage for learning? by Annie Brookman-Byrne / January 21, 2019
“Our brain is trying to be plastic most of the time” Takao Hensch looks at the biological basis of brain plasticity and explains how his findings might be of practical benefit to individuals Interview by Sabine Gysi / October 29, 2018
Why neuroscience for teachers? Strengthening the synapses and building the brain circuits supporting learning by Janet M Dubinsky / October 5, 2018
Window for learning second language may remain open longer than thought But achieving fluency like a native speaker in a foreign language requires starting to speak the language by 10 years old by Julianne Hill / May 17, 2018
Genes and brain plasticity Can we change how experiences are encoded and thereby modify our behavior? by Ami Citri / May 4, 2018
A biosocial view on precision education We need a conversation about genetics, neuroscience and precision education by Ben Williamson / April 30, 2018
How the brain develops, grows, and learns throughout our lives A two-minute animated introduction to brain development by Nora Maria Raschle and Sabine Gysi / March 28, 2018
Electrical brain stimulation to enhance learning Can and should it help children with learning difficulties? by Annie Brookman-Byrne / January 19, 2018
Auditioning for the brain New research shows: As we’re learning, brain cells are “auditioned” and either hired or dismissed, based on their performance by Elisabeth Wenger / November 14, 2017
Early institutional care and the developing brain Neuroscientist Nim Tottenham talks about the developmental impact of institutional caregiving on children Interview by Meeri Kim / September 1, 2017
Almost one in four children experiences developmental or health struggles Nora Raschle talks about the critical time window in children’s and adolescents’ brain development when developmental disorders manifest Interview by Sabine Gysi / July 4, 2017
Can cognitive training really make us smarter? We need to learn more about the individual characteristics predictive of training effectiveness to promote individualized interventions by Sabrina Guye / July 3, 2017
