“Predictive coding is as important to neuroscience as evolution is to biology.” —Lars Muckli, neurophysiologist, University of Glasgow A few days ago, I was sitting at my desk working when I felt something cold touch my bare foot. Since I knew a cat was in the room, and the sensation felt just like a cat’s… Read More

Authentic learning is a term used to describe instructional strategies that are designed to connect the subjects students are taught in school and university to the real world. Authentic learning experiences help students understand the relevance of what they’re learning and how they can apply their skills in the professional world. Rather than discussing hypothetical… Read More

We’ve all heard about memory strategies like spaced repetition and retrieval practice, but what else is there? Actually, neuroscientists are discovering some pretty exciting things about the way memory works, and as always, we’re here to share their research with you. Here are five ways to improve your memory based on the latest findings: 1…. Read More

Monty Python’s “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” may have been written as joke, but training our mind to focus on the positive has been proven to have both physical and physiological benefits. Among other things, studies have shown that a positive attitude can help us cope with stress, improve our overall wellbeing,… Read More

The 11th Annual FENS Forum of Neuroscience was held in Berlin, Germany from July 7-11. A special interest event on “Dealing With Gender Bias in Neuroscience” was held over the weekend, exploring gender statistics related to research funding, ways of combining career progress with family and parenting, and ongoing initiatives to support women and men… Read More

Has your to-do list ever been so long that you felt physically drained at the thought of everything that needed to be done? New research has shed some light on the reason behind this feeling and shows that overloading students causes not only academic stress, but also takes a toll on students’ mental and physical health,… Read More