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Iterative Intelligence and the Dawn of Learner-Centricity
This knowledge, once the zenith of human achievement, now finds itself lacking in the age of large language models and ...
Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what activities do benefit cognitive functioning
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...
We need to talk about what smartphones are doing to kids' brains, expert says
We know there are links between young people overusing devices and a decline in cognitive abilities, as well as problems with ...
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Adults learn skills faster than children, but there's a catch
A study reveals that young adults outpace children in learning new motor skills. However, they also lose these skills faster.
Mothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability
When talking about a child’s diagnosis of dyslexia, mothers rely on metaphors. A closer look at these metaphors reveals much ...
Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning
The good news is research has shown that people can make changes throughout adulthood that can help prevent or delay cognitive decline and even reduce their risk of dementia. These include quitting ...