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China is testing electronic monitoring of students’ attention levels.

At Big Think, we capture the thoughts of the world’s most brilliant thinkers.

Researchers find that toddlers verbalize and interact more with their parents when reading sessions feature print books, not tablets.

These quick bursts of inspiration will brighten your day in 10 minutes or less.

Why is math the universal language? NASA’s Michelle Thaller solves that one.

Sleep encoding turns out to be a real thing.

We’re unearthing the next big idea in post-high school education. Is it yours?

Lumina Foundation is partnering with Big Think to unearth the next large-scale, rapid innovation in post-high school education. Enter the competition here!

A new study from Oregon State University makes it clear: it’s you.

Legislators push to keep cursive in their schools’ curricula, but experts seem split as to whether it’s necessary.

It works better than other memorization techniques.

New research on the public’s opinion about genetically modified foods illustrates an alarming cognitive bias.

The Harvard psychologist loves reading authors’ rules for writing. Here are his own.

Good quotes are powerful catalysts for positive actions.

To strengthen your mind, work with your hands, says former astronaut Leland Melvin.

Why free thought has died on university campuses.

A new study re-assesses multitasking.

Need to kick-start your creativity? This technique can really help.

When you slow down after exiting the highway, or hush your voice in the library, you’re using this brain mechanism.

Here’s the science of black holes, from supermassive monsters to ones the size of ping-pong balls.

According to new research carried out by Coinbase, we’re witnessing a significant rise in the number of universities teaching their students about blockchain and cryptocurrencies. It turns out that 42% […]

Here’s why the school you went to is less relevant than ever.

Find out the multiple ways we classify and ascertain what constitutes intelligence.

It’s much more than an art form.

Overspeciliazation may be hampering progress in the context of higher education and scientific research.

The best self-directed learners use these seven habits to improve their knowledge and skills in any subject.

Research shows that the way math is taught in schools and how its conceptualized as a subject is severely impairing American student’s ability to learn and understand the material.

No standardized tests, no private schools, no stress. Finland’s education system is consistently ranked best in the world. Why isn’t America copying it?