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Science gives a good SIGN to adults with learning difficulties
The SIGN project, (Science, Inclusion & Growth in Norfolk) is a pilot project developed and delivered by David Lefever, a graduate of UEA's highly-acclaimed School of Development Studies. view more (1999-07-07)
1st successful treatment for chronic TBI
A research team led by Dr. Paul Harch, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans and Director of the LSU Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship Program, has published findings that show hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) improved spatial learning and memory in a model of chronic traumatic brain... view more... (2007-10-12)
New Centre To Help Bridge UK's Technology Skills Gap
A state-of-the-art learning centre intended to provide a national model to help the UK fill its skills shortage in technology-related sectors has been launched by Staffordshire University and engineering giants JCB. The Staffordshire University and JCB Schools Design and Technology Centre is a special collaboration between higher education,... view more... (2000-04-18)
IST Project is a 'HERO' to Prisoners Undergoing Rehabilitation
A novel project funded in part by the European Union's Information Society Technologies (IST) programme (part of the EU's Framework Five Programme FP5) is bringing new opportunities to prisoners undergoing rehabilitation. The project entitled HERO, which stands for Health and Educational support for the Rehabilitation of Offenders, opens up new... view more... (2003-02-19)
Change in neurons' responsiveness marks newly formed sensory associations during learning
During our waking hours, our brains are inundated with sensory information that shifts from one moment to the next. view more (2005-11-08)
The most effective teachers are in a class of their own
These are the latest findings of research funded in primary and secondary schools by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) into what makes good teachers even better. view more (2009-07-08)
`Thinking` Children Make The Best Progress
Pre-school children do best when they are engaged in activities that make them think, says new research from the Institute of Education and Oxford University. Children in pre-school environments that encourage "sustained shared thinking" between adults and children make more cognitive, linguistic and social-behavioural progress than children in... view more... (2002-09-25)
This is your brain on fatty acids
Saturated fats have a deservedly bad reputation, but Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered that a sticky lipid occurring naturally at high levels in the brain may help us memorize grandma's recipe for cinnamon buns, as well as recall how, decades ago, she served them up steaming from the oven. view more (2009-11-02)
Carnegie Mellon study identifies where thoughts of familiar objects occur inside the human brain
A team of Carnegie Mellon University computer scientists and cognitive neuroscientists, combining methods of machine learning and brain imaging, have found a way to identify where people's thoughts and perceptions of familiar objects originate in the brain by identifying the patterns of brain activity associated with the objects. view more (2008-01-03)
Neuroscience research could benefit US Army, yet challenge traditional approaches
Advances in neuroscience research could benefit the Army, particularly in areas of soldier training and education. However, an emerging trend of using individual variability in neural processes such as cognition, stress response, and decision making to improve group performance is likely to challenge conventional approaches to training and... view more... (2009-05-12)
Moths with a nose for learning
Much like Pavlov conditioned his dog to salivate in anticipation of food when a bell rang, insects can be trained to perform certain behaviors when enticed with different smells. view more (2008-10-03)
Blood pressure drop during bypass surgery associated with increased risk of cognitive decline
Patients whose mean arterial blood pressure drops during bypass surgery may be at risk for early difficulties in thinking, learning and memory. view more (2007-06-12)
Creating new drama via the net
For the first time, children's theatre companies will be able to collaborate and interact with their audiences, thanks to an online toolbox made possible by a £200,000 Learning award from NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts), the organisation which champions UK creativity and innovation. view more (2004-12-14)
Sustainable development now more urgent than ever, says IGBP scientist
GOTHENBURG - The global environment is in the midst of a profound transformation making sustainable development a matter of urgency, said Dr Will Steffen from the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP, www.igbp.kva.se) at a major international consultation on education for sustainability in Gothenburg today. Dr Steffen, Executive... view more... (2004-05-05)
Euclid returns to maths lessons
Knowing how a mathematical theory developed improves a pupil's understanding of it. This is the conclusion of Dutch researcher Iris van Gulik, who investigated how the history of mathematics can help pupils to learn this subject. view more (2005-12-20)
Grace under pressure: FSU researchers analyze the effects of stress on decision-making ability
A nursing student assigned to check a heart patient's vital statistics enters the patient's room. Suddenly, the patient stops breathing and exhibits an erratic heartbeat. What steps must the nursing student take to ensure that the patient doesn't die before a better-trained medical professional can arrive? view more (2006-11-02)
The IAC Celebrates 50 Years Contribution to Rural development
On Friday the 15th of June the International Agricultural Centre (IAC) in Wageningen, The Netherlands will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. At the same time it will formally announce becoming part of Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR). The Anniversary day will be marked by a congress titled "coping with complexity in... view more... (2001-06-12)
Report calls for new initiative to improve math education for preschoolers
To ensure that all children enter elementary school with the foundation they need for success, a major national initiative is needed to improve early childhood mathematics education, says a new report from the National Research Council. view more (2009-07-06)
Children's gardens mushrooming
Researchers have discovered the secrets to enhancing youth participation in school- and community-based garden programs. A 3-year study entitled "Greener Voices" proves that children will engage in learning more readily when given responsibility for decisionmaking and planning. view more (2008-05-20)
Study spells out new evidence for roots of dyslexia
Addressing a persistent debate in the field of dyslexia research, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Southern California (USC) have disproved the popular theory that deficits in certain visual processes cause the spelling and reading woes commonly suffered by dyslexics. view more (2005-05-29)
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