Wiring Wisdom: How the Brain Learns From Fear and Failure
A neuroscience study identifies specific brain neurons that are vital for learning from negative stimuli, highlighting their potential role in mental health. We often say…
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Learning is the process through which individuals acquire new knowledge, skills, behaviors, or attitudes, enabling them to understand and interact with the world around them more effectively. This cognitive process can occur through direct experiences, observation, or instruction, and is fundamental to human development from infancy through adulthood. Learning is not limited to humans; it is also observed in many animal species and involves changes in the brain that enable the storage and retrieval of information. There are several types of learning, including classical and operant conditioning, observational learning, and explicit memory formation, each supported by distinct neural mechanisms. In educational contexts, learning is facilitated through various methodologies and technologies designed to enhance the educational experience and cater to diverse learning styles and needs. The ability to learn and adapt is a critical component of success in personal, academic, and professional settings, reflecting the ongoing nature of personal growth and adaptation throughout life.
Gene Linked to Learning Difficulties Has Direct Impact on Learning and Memory
A gene previously associated with intellectual disability has been discovered to control learning and memory in mice. The gene, called KDM5B has previously been linked…
Evolving Intelligence: How Chimpanzees Master Tools Well Into Adulthood
A study in PLOS Biology reveals that chimpanzees continue to refine their tool-use skills into adulthood, similar to humans, suggesting that lifelong learning is vital…
Zombie Neurons and the Secrets of Our Brain’s Error-Correcting Code
Nestled at the back of your head, the cerebellum is a brain structure that plays a pivotal role in how we learn, adapting our actions…
What Is the Best Way To Memorize Stuff? Scientists Shed New Light
Recent research conducted by psychologists from Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh has unveiled shed insights into our learning processes and the ways in…
Surprise! How the Brain Learns To Deal With the Unexpected
Children find the world brimming with surprises, whereas adults are significantly harder to astonish. Behind this seemingly simple situation lie intricate mechanisms. Scientists at the…
High Engagement, High Return: Education Experts Discover the Secret to Student Success
High engagement, high return. That’s the advice from education experts at the University of South Australia for teachers looking to improve student outcomes. In a new study conducted in…
Surprise in the Lab: MIT Scientists Unearth New Aspects of Mouse Intelligence
In a simple game that humans typically ace, mice learn the winning strategy, too, but refuse to commit to it, new research shows. Neuroscience discoveries…
Brain Not Required: Brittle Stars Showcase Surprising Learning Abilities
Brainless brittle stars are capable of learning through experience, as demonstrated in new research. They exhibit classical conditioning by associating darkness with feeding, a significant…
Rhythm Over Alphabet: Why Babies Need Nursery Rhymes for Language Mastery
Babies don’t begin to process phonetic information reliably until seven months old – which researchers say is too late to form the foundation of language….
How Do We Learn? Neuroscientists Have Uncovered How Our Brains Store Memories
What mechanism allows our brains to incorporate new information and form memories? Research led by Dr. Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin reveals that learning…
The Origin of Cultural Learning: New Research Uncovers Why Babies Imitate
A study from LMU indicates that infants learn to mimic others as they are themselves mirrored by their caregivers. Unconsciously, individuals consistently learn from others,…
Brainless Brilliance: Jellyfish Stun Scientists With Learning Skills
Jellyfish Learning Abilities: Challenging Neuroscientific Notions Even without a central brain, jellyfish can learn from past experiences like humans, mice, and flies, scientists report for…
No Brain, No Problem: The Surprising Intellect of Jellyfish Changes Our Fundamental Understanding of the Brain
Jellyfish are more advanced than once thought. A new study from the University of Copenhagen has demonstrated that Caribbean box jellyfish can learn at a…
“Ebb and Flow” Brain Mechanism Discovered – Study Challenges Traditional Views on Role of Dopamine in Learning
The findings could explain how memories form throughout the day. Scientists have long believed that rewards such as food or money stimulate learning by triggering…
Electrifying Learning: How Brain Stimulation Can Improve Math Learning
Electrical noise stimulation targeted at a specific brain area can enhance math learning in individuals who find the subject challenging, reveals a recent study conducted…
Not Empty Shells: New Findings Debunk Popular Belief About Dementia
According to a recent doctoral thesis recently presented at Linköping University, Sweden, people with dementia still have the ability to learn new things despite their…
Simple Brain Hack Could Boost Learning and Improve Mental Health
The act of pretending to be an art thief supercharges people’s memory of paintings, thanks to their heightened curiosity. Adopting a curious mindset over a…