Neurons that fire together, wire together” is not the full story. A novel mechanism explains how the brain can learn across ...

How does the brain learn from mistakes? A new Duke study reveals a hidden circuit that helps control the learning process.

Teachers are increasingly encouraged to become amateur neuroscientists. For the last decade, educational materials have promoted neuroplasticity, the brain’s capacity for adaptation, as the key to ...

Recent advances in large-scale AI models, including large language and vision-language-action models, have significantly expanded the capabilities of ...

We tend to think of learning as something that happens in the mind, a mental exercise of reading, practicing, and remembering. But the truth is far more visceral. Every time you learn something new, ...

Learning a new language isn’t just about travel or culture—it can rewire your brain and help it stay younger for longer. Research shows that multilingualism boosts memory, attention, and cognitive ...

Brain study reveals memories stick when learning triggers a brief “energy emergency” in glucose-sensing neurons.

Speaking more than one language isn’t just a cultural asset—it’s a workout for your brain. Research shows it can slow cognitive decline, enhance memory, and improve mental agility at any age. Whether ...

Scientists show that boosting noradrenaline while people learn does not strengthen memory itself but changes how the brain connects related experiences, revealing how arousal can expand the ...