‘Zombie Neurons’ Located in the Cerebellum Play a Major Role in the Brain’s Learning Process, Study Reveals

Medicine & Technology Apr 05, 2024

A recent study provides evidence regarding the activity in the brain that plays an important role for associative learning to occur. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Handwriting vs. Typing: Which Is Better for Enhancing Brain Connectivity for Optimal Learning?

Jan 28, 2024

Researchers found handwriting enriches brain connections more than keyboard typing, attributing it to precise hand movements aiding memory formation and learning. Read the article for more details.

Human Brain Learning Is More Efficient, Superior Compared to Artificial Intelligence, Scientists Say

Jan 05, 2024

A study has discovered that the human brain has a more superior and efficient way of learning compared to AIs that work with backpropagation. Read to learn more.

Daydreaming Boosts Memory and Learning in Mice, Harvard Study Suggests

Dec 19, 2023

Harvard research indicates daydreaming in mice rewires brains, fostering memory and learning. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of daydreaming.

Jellyfish Can Learn Even Without Brain, Implying Adaptation in Creatures with Few Neurons and Environmental Awareness

Sep 22, 2023

Caribbean box jellyfish, with minimal neurons and no central brain, exhibit learning abilities, emphasizing the broader concept of learning. Continue reading to learn more.

Birds' Vocal Learning Abilities Tied to Their Intelligence, Problem-Solving Skills, and Brain Size

Sep 15, 2023

Birds possess vocal learning skills critical for language development just like humans. Continue reading to learn how it relates to their intelligence and brain size.

Artificial Brain Developed To Replicate the Functions of Neural Mechanisms, Mimics the Processes Involved in Learning and Memory

Sep 07, 2023

A USC professor developed an artificial brain and works on mimicking disorders such as schizophrenia. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Nanowire Networks Mirror How the Human Brain Learns and Remembers, Study Says

Apr 23, 2023

Upon testing the capabilities of nanowire networks, scientists have discovered that these networks can "remember." Read to learn more.

Evidence of Learning and Memory in Human Brain During Sleep Observed for the First Time

Jun 27, 2022

Scientists saw how memory and learning work during sleep for the first time. Read more about how our brains replay information as we sleep and what the findings mean to the future of solutions for neurological problems.

Children With Spatial Cognition Training Also Experience Enhance Mathematical Learning, Psychology Study Says

Jan 26, 2022

A new study explains how spatial ability could help children improve in their mathematical learning skills.

Happiness Can Be Earned Through Learning; Unexpected Correlation Backed Up by Science

Oct 18, 2021

According to multiple studies, happiness could be earned through a simple step: learning.

Brain Cells Destroyed as Neurons Learn Faster; DNA Breaks May Provide Answer to Genetics

Sep 05, 2021

MIT research shows that brain cells break their own double-stranded DNA as one learns quickly. DNA damage, although known to have negative effects, has beneficial functions.

4 Tips to Effective Brain Exercises for Faster Learning and Memory Enhancement

Mar 01, 2021

There are brain exercises that can help one learn fast and enhance memory. Among them include memory workouts and avoiding solving a crossword puzzle.

Learning to Drive and Navigate Significantly Changes the Brain

Feb 02, 2021

Learning new things significantly changes the brain, such as learning how to drive.

Researchers Discover a Brain Region Associated with Approach-Avoidance Conflict

Oct 29, 2020

For years, MIT scientists have been studying how brain circuits play a role in decision-making. New research explains how motivation declines with age.