Lars is Learning

MARCH 8, 2008

This is an interesting short report up from the New Scientist: Replacing dry multiple-choice tests with quizzes akin to the hit TV show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire could help boost comprehension levels in children.

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JANUARY 22, 2009

As reported in the Telegraph, medicine designed originally to help treat Alzheimer's disease could be adapted and licensed for sale in a weaker form within the next few years: Steven. Well it seems that the current semi-illicit practice will go mainstream if AstraZeneca and Epix Pharmaceuticals get there way.

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JULY 31, 2008

Probably not the most effective use of the spacing effect to help reinforce learning. This headline raised a smile: Brian May, guitarist for rock band Queen, completes Ph.D.

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JANUARY 28, 2008

A recent study has found that a ninety minute daytime nap helps speed up the process of long term memory consolidation. The group that slept in the afternoon showed a distinct improvement in their task performance by that evening, as opposed to the group that stayed awake, which did not exhibit any improvement.

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