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Studying Wikipedia Browsing Habits to Learn How People Learn

Studying Wikipedia Browsing Habits to Learn How People Learn

Researchers discover cultural drivers of curiosity and learning.

How the Brain Orchestrates Motion with Sensory Cues

How the Brain Orchestrates Motion with Sensory Cues

New study reveals how, in flies, a single brain cell can drive multiple movements of the body, in partnership with sensory cues.

Eye-Tracking Study Provides Insights into Learning Mathematics

Eye-Tracking Study Provides Insights into Learning Mathematics

Researchers integrate eye-tracking into education to radically improve the teaching of mathematics.

One-Size-Fits-All Brain-Controlled Gaming

One-Size-Fits-All Brain-Controlled Gaming

New research on brain-computer interfaces to help improve the lives of people with motor disabilities.

How a Walk in Nature Restores Attention

How a Walk in Nature Restores Attention

Time spent in nature is good for the heart and soul, new research shows that it is good for your brain, too.

'Mister Rogers' 2.0? Chatbot Aims to Boost Kids' Positive Self Talk

'Mister Rogers' 2.0? Chatbot Aims to Boost Kids' Positive Self Talk

Researchers aim to create child-centric experiences with a chatbot that provide fun and educational practice opportunities without compromises children’s privacy.

How to Outsmart Dopamine and Limit Your Kids' Screen Time

How to Outsmart Dopamine and Limit Your Kids' Screen Time

A better understanding of what's going on in kids' brains while they're streaming and scrolling offers powerful insights into how parents can better manage and limit these activities.

Brain Activity Decoder Can Reveal Stories in People’s Minds

Brain Activity Decoder Can Reveal Stories in People’s Minds

A new artificial intelligence system can translate a person’s brain activity — while listening to a story or silently imagining telling a story — into a continuous stream of text. 

Robot Helps Students with Learning Disabilities Stay Focused

Robot Helps Students with Learning Disabilities Stay Focused

Engineering researchers are successfully using a robot to help keep children with learning disabilities focused on their work.

iPad Assessments on StepUp

iPad Assessments on StepUp

Use the StepUp to Learn iPad Assessments to measure growth in student achievement

Can ‘Random Noise’ Unlock Our Learning Potential?

Can ‘Random Noise’ Unlock Our Learning Potential?

Though many of us may seek a quiet place in which to study, ‘noise’ may play a key role in helping some people improve their learning potential.

How to Unlock Your Child's STEM Potential

How to Unlock Your Child's STEM Potential

Teaching this set of skills – particularly with the use of physical manipulatives  – is highly effective at improving mathematics performance and makes learning more engaging, accessible, and equitable.