Learning and education
Communication and language
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Will studying a new language interfere with any others you speak?
Multilinguals say it feels as though learning another language interferes with old ones. New research put this to the test
by Shayla Love
Learning and education
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This is how to nurture curiosity in children (and yourself)
The curiosity that comes naturally to babies and young children can soon wilt – but there are ways to help it grow
by Shayla Love
Sleep and dreams
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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
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A filmmaker’s ode to the beloved Cairo building where he learned his art
Directed by Disha Hisham
Knowledge and reason
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Reason is a powerful tool, but it pays to know its limits
As a philosophy student, I was bewitched by the power of reason – but my life is freer since I escaped from its spell
by Pranay Sanklecha
Learning and education
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Perplexed? Embrace it! Confusion is a symptom of learning
Perplexed? Embrace it! Confusion is a sign of learning, but the key is finding the sweet spot of productive confusion
by Juliette Vazard
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
Directed by Miloš Tomić
Mind and brain
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Why do we make snap judgments based on facial appearance?
Even snap judgments that appear at a very early age can be inculcated by the imagery and messages shared within a culture
by Richard Cook & Harriet Over
Learning and education
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A radical approach can change behaviour in and out of the classroom
With compassion and consistency, radical behaviourism is a powerful tool for managing difficult classroom behaviour
by Alexandria C Robers
Learning and education
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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
Directed by Emi Buchwald