The learning individual The learning individual 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
Neglect in early childhood has deep effects on how body and brain develop Megan Gunnar explains how the body modifies its stress physiology in response to harsh or supportive environments Interview by Sabine Gysi / November 26, 2018
Descendants bear imprints of ancestral traumas Brian Dias explains how post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety can be passed on from one generation to the next Interview by Sabine Gysi / November 19, 2018
“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
Robots: Learning companions for our children What role can AI play in education, and what promises and challenges does it entail? October 17, 2018
How easily someone is disgusted predicts their general moral notions David A. Pizarro explains one possible reason why moral, social and political judgments differ so widely Interview by Sabine Gysi / August 29, 2018
Acquiring decision-making strategies takes time Sebastian Horn explains how school-age children systematically use recognition memory as a cue in their judgments Interview by Sabine Gysi / August 24, 2018
What core capacities are uniquely human? Hannes Rakoczy talks about understanding the role that language and culture play in shaping the core capacities of human beings Interview by Sabine Gysi / August 10, 2018
How can we promote our cognitive health? Sabrina Guye discusses her research into the kinds of activities that are beneficial for the brain and cognition Interview by Sabine Gysi / July 6, 2018
Encouraging children to work together and to develop their metacognition Chris Frith explains why children need to learn to judge how good they are at doing things Interview by Sabine Gysi / June 29, 2018
Maltreatment has long-term negative effects on a productive life Manuel Eisner talks about the victimization of young people and its consequences for their life chances Interview by Sabine Gysi / May 28, 2018
Students exposed to more hardworking peers achieve higher grades Ulf Zölitz discusses his new research on the effects of peer personality on educational achievement Interview by Sabine Gysi / May 22, 2018
Early childhood education has immense benefits Angelica Ponguta explores ways to help at-risk children develop to their full potential Interview by Alexandra Güntzer / April 25, 2018
