Taking away screens and reading to our children during the formative years of birth to age 5 boosts brain development. We all know that's true, but now science can convince us with startling images.
The evidence that bilingualism delays the onset of Alzheimer's and dementia continues to grow
Do bilingual kids have stronger cognitive skills?
Hands-on learning experiences help young learners build their vocabulary while boosting their literacy skills.
Learners of foreign languages can hear the errors in pronunciation that fellow students tend to make, but continue to fall foul of them themselves despite years of practice.
What happens to kids' brains ‘on art’? New studies—often backed by brain imaging technology—are beginning to dial in on the answers.
Translation apps don’t profoundly enrich your brain, your cultural understanding, your capacity for empathy, in the way that language learning does. Nor do they give you a window into other worlds, broaden your mental horizons, make you more likely to be curious and respectful when encountering other cultures
An investigation into the science behind how we learn
Brains affected by autism appear to share a problem with cells that make myelin, the insulating coating surrounding nerve fibers that controls the speed at which the fibers convey electrical signals.
Research shows numerous benefits to speaking multiple languages, both professionally and personally.