Learning and education
Mind and brain
idea
Why do we make snap judgments based on facial appearance?
by Richard Cook & Harriet Over
Learning and education
idea
A radical approach can change behaviour in and out of the classroom
by Alexandria C Robers
Sleep and dreams
guide
How to nap
Whether it’s to recover after a late night or to boost your learning abilities, there’s a science to napping effectively
by Ruth Leong & Michael Chee
Place
film
A filmmaker’s ode to the beloved Cairo building where he learned his art
7 mins
Focus and attention
idea
Go on, admit it. You’re multitasking. Here’s how to do it better
by Virginia Clinton-Lisell
Communication and language
idea
The allure of cosmopolitan languages to courtiers and pop fans
by Karla Mallette
Learning and education
guide
How to make the most of university
Learning psychological flexibility is the key to coping with difficult times and to pursuing what really matters to you
by Nic Hooper
Music
film
A playful ode to the minor indignities of childhood music lessons
10 mins
Learning and education
idea
What public philosophy is, and why we need it more than ever
by Lucia Ziglioli
Communication and language
idea
Humans’ gift for charades helps explain the origin of language
by Marcus Perlman
Learning and education
guide
How to do philosophy with kids
Embrace their questions, no matter how daft or daunting – kids are natural philosophers and you can learn from each other
by Scott Hershovitz
Learning and education
film
A homework task prompts kids to reflect deeply on learning, and its limits
20 mins