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Brains are more plastic than previously thought

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From the McGill University press release: Practice might not always make perfect, but it’s essential for learning a sport or a musical instrument. It’s also the basis of brain training, an approach that holds potential as… 

How exposure to a foreign language ignites infants’ learning

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From the University of Washington press release: For years, scientists and parents alike have touted the benefits of introducing babies to two languages: Bilingual experience has been shown to improve cognitive abilities, especially problem-solving. And for… 

Who learns foreign language better, introverts or extroverts?

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From the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) press release: Extrovert Chinese students learning English as a second language are likely to perform better in speaking and reading, but less proficient in listening than their introvert counterparts, according… 

Learning with music can change brain structure

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From the University of Edinburgh press release: Using musical cues to learn a physical task significantly develops an important part of the brain, according to a new study. People who practiced a basic movement task to… 

Preschoolers learn from math games, to a point

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From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology press release: What is the best way to help poor schoolchildren succeed at math? A study co-authored by researchers at MIT, Harvard University, and New York University now sheds light… 

Learning with music can change brain structure

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From the University of Edinburgh press release: Using musical cues to learn a physical task significantly develops an important part of the brain, according to a new study. People who practiced a basic movement task…