When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

A.I. expert Sheldon Fernandez analyzes how generative tools are shaping young, formative minds, arguing that the real risk is not exposure to new technology, but the premature outsourcing of ...

When OpenAI released “study mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational benefits. “When ChatGPT is prompted to teach or tutor, it can significantly improve academic performance,” the ...

A name can matter a lot. When social science researchers wanted to make a distinction between how students approached different aspects of the learning process, they coined the somewhat awkward term ...

Our lab studies how people learn and how we can make learning more efficient and effective for students from all backgrounds. We focus on three big goals: Understanding when and why certain learning ...

Intelligence is not elemental. Neither is artificial intelligence. Both are complex compounds composed of more primitive cognitive elements, some of which we are only now discovering. We don’t yet ...

The workshop featured invited presentations and discussions to explore the state of the science on perception and cognition as it applies to how individuals trust and make sense of information. An ...

The humane treatment of animals suggests that they should be housed in an environment that is rich in stimulation and allows for varied activities. However, even if one’s main concern is an accurate ...

Share on Pinterest A new study explored how transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) can enhance perception and boost neuroplasticity. Paulien Tabak/EyeEm/Getty Images Most people seek out a quiet ...