Neurons—the nerve cells responsible for transmitting electrical and chemical signals throughout the body—are organized in tissue, tending to cluster together in groups according to how they function.

Infants as young as 15 months can use language context to infer the meaning of words referring to objects they’ve never seen.

For Harman, translation is not merely a mechanical process of matching words, but an effort to breathe life into the ...

Cognitive science has shaped how we talk about learning, but can teachers assess what they can’t observe? Exploring a more practical alternative.

If the idea of learning a new language sounds foreign to you (pun intended), it may be the best thing you can do to give you lasting brainpower.

From interactive whiteboards to ‘gamified' homework, technology now dominates almost every aspect of pupils' education. But ...

With the oral exams inching closer, now is the perfect time for students to focus on keeping calm, learning the phrases that ...

How young men and women with special needs are learning to become professional performers, one magic trick at a time.

Experts weigh in on the possibilities of AGI, from its potential to revolutionize industries to the concerns about control ...

Summary: New research shows that a child’s ability to regulate behavior—an aspect of executive function—is closely tied to how they understand and learn language. Researchers tested over 100 Dutch ...

You'll be introduced to various language learning skills, including autonomous learning and how to approach some authentic material. Some transferable skills will also be covered. On completing both ...

But there are more passive kinds of learning that require less attention. Péter Simor, from Eötvös Loránd University, and colleagues explored how mind wandering influences learning in tasks requiring ...