Work­place learn­ing could be a boon for well­ness, research shows (HR DIVE): Learn­ing and devel­op­ment in the work­place could be a boon for well­ness, new research sug­gests. Doing cog­ni­tive­ly demand­ing work can delay the onset of brain decline and even demen­tia at an old­er age, accord­ing to the study pub­lished April 17 in the jour­nal Neurology.…

Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of screens, especially for kids.

During breaks, it turns out, the brain works overtime. New research illuminates what kinds of breaks benefit learners the most.

In truth, AI may not need human curiosity at all. But there are compelling reasons why human curiosity is needed more than ever in the age of AI, and they stem from the fundamental differences between human and AI curiosity.

Excellent post on how attention works!

Analysis of Beethoven’s DNA has revealed that he had a low genetic predisposition for beat synchronization, an ability that’s closely related to musicality. This is according to researchers who set out to show how making genetic predictions for individuals, including famous historical figures, can…

The worriers of academia envision a dystopia where students outsource thinking and creativity; where intellectual property theft and plagiarism unchecked and undetectable will lead to a generation of writers with no syntax mojo or ability to communicate without generative assistance.

Is the problem external distractions, or are our own brains holding us back from that coveted “flow state” where big ideas happen?

New research spotlights long COVID’s serious cognitive health repercussions, including a 6-point drop in IQ.

2024 Sur­vey of Brain Health Trends and Beliefs Among Experts and Ear­ly Adopters, con­duct­ed by the think tank SharpBrains. 85% of respon­dents favor incor­po­rat­ing brain health into reg­u­lar com­pa­ny health, train­ing and L&D activ­i­ties. 95% con­sid­er essen­tial man­ag­ing stress­ful sit­u­a­tions at work. 87% has expe­ri­enced brain and men­tal ben­e­fits of phys­i­cal exer­cise, 65% of improved nutri­tion,…

Florida scientists use AI and virtual reality to create 3D renderings of brain formations of mice, whose neuron types are like humans’

Endless focus is not a realistic goal for tech use. Psychologist Gloria Mark provides advice to help young people focus in the digital era.

When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study.

Why you should read everyday
Because it actively engages your brain, reading is one of the healthiest hobbies for your mind. Not only is reading educational and informative, which is beneficial in itself, but it also rewires the connections in your brain, leading to many benefits.

In a study of brain wave activity, researchers found back-to-back virtual meetings are stressful. But the research also points to a simple remedy—short breaks.

A robot called Emo that senses when a human is about to smile and simultaneously responds with one of its own could represent a big step towards developing robots with enhanced communication skills more conducive to building human trust, a new study suggests.

Simple habits practiced regularly can help you boost your memory—and maybe help you stop losing your car keys.

Simple habits practiced regularly can help you boost your memory—and maybe help you stop losing your car keys.