Month: May 2018

‘Will this be on the test?’ Even if it isn’t, students might remember it

A new study shows that teachers don’t have to test everything they want their students to remember — as long as the knowledge they want to convey fits together well, and the test questions are well-chosen. The finding builds on a proven phenomenon known as ‘retrieval-enhanced learning’ — that the very act of recalling something […]

Published on May 29, 2018

Out in the cold or one of the gang: Initial contacts set the scene

Ostracism within a group is not always a disciplining tool. Rather, it can be an unintentional side effect of people joining up with individuals they have previously had good experiences with, researchers have found. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on May 29, 2018

We could reverse aging by removing wrinkles inside our cells, study suggests

A new discovery about the effects of aging in our cells could allow doctors to cure or prevent diabetes, fatty liver disease and other metabolic diseases — and possibly even turn back the clock on aging itself. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on May 29, 2018