Science-Backed Learning Insights

Let’s be honest—most of us have crammed the night before a big exam. Armed with coffee and highlighters, we convince ourselves that intense, last-minute effort will do the trick. And sometimes it seems to work—until we forget everything a week later. That’s where the spacing effect comes in. Backed by decades of research in educational Read More

You sit down to study, but your brain dims and your energy is low, even when you’re in the mood. As much as time management and effective study techniques help, there’s an unsung hero in your academic arsenal: your diet. What you eat doesn’t only influences your physical health; it can profoundly influence your cognitive function, attention and Read More

Let’s be honest—most of us have pulled a late-night study session at some point. Maybe it was before an important exam or a tight coursework deadline. The thinking goes: more time awake equals more time to cram. But what if the opposite is true? What if the most powerful learning boost isn’t another hour of Read More

Have you ever sat through a lecture, diligently taken notes, and still felt like nothing stuck? Or perhaps you’ve tried to tackle a complex topic, only to find your mind wandering or shutting down altogether. These experiences are common and often stem from how our brains process information. Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) comes from educational Read More