Modern work culture often glorifies grinding through mental blocks: the longer you sit and concentrate, the more productive you must be… right? Not quite. According to neuroscience research (and the habits of some of the world’s most innovative minds), walking... View Article
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If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter and then found yourself struggling to focus or mixing things up, you’re not alone. You might be experiencing what scientists call attentional blink. A recent study explored what happens when you go a full... View Article
In an unprecedented move, four major Canadian school boards are holding some of the world’s largest social media companies accountable for the impact their platforms have on students. The boards, including Toronto District School Board, Peel District School Board, Toronto... View Article
How did you check your schedule this morning? In a world dominated by digital tools, the most popular answer would be using a digital calendar. Typing on our phones and laptops, or even using voice assistants has become the norm... View Article
Have you ever wondered how your brain weaves fleeting moments into cohesive memories? A groundbreaking study from the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience in Norway sheds light on this remarkable process. The research team, led by Professors Edvard and May-Britt... View Article
As teachers face limited opportunities for creativity, it’s worth re-evaluating how the education system can best support innovation. Schools have often prioritized standardized testing and structured processes to maintain consistency, but this can sometimes restrict teachers from designing curricula tailored... View Article
It’s evident that how we breathe can affect how we feel – we tend to calm down when we focus on deep breaths and become more anxious when taking shallow ones. However, new research shows that breathing may also play... View Article
With so many new-age digital tools, we often rely on our phone’s camera roll storage to hold our memories and ideas. However, relying too heavily on devices can make our brains sluggish. Luckily, we have our own storage system lying... View Article