What’s the Best Way to Memorise?
As MYP and DP students, we all need the most efficient ways to lock the endless flow of new information within the four walls of our brains.
Mastering Your Game Day Mindset: Tips for Pre-Competition Nerves
Whether you are getting ready for a school basketball match, a swimming meet, or any other sport, the way you approach the game cognitively can make all the difference. Here are some science-backed tips on how to prepare mentally and make it easier on yourself.
How does the brain differentiate hot and cold?
Researchers at Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan) studied brain activity when exposed to hot or cold temperatures using a technique called electroencephalography (EEG), which records the electrical activity in the brain by placing small sensors on the scalp.
Why isn’t Climate Action Working?
As someone who has spent their last two years and likely the rest of their life dedicated to science …
Gen Z has Become the “Loneliest Generation”
New research shows that Gen Z, those aged between 16-24…
IBDP Subjects Required for Medical College Applications
Pursuing a career in medicine is a challenging yet rewarding path…
New research from NYU Finds that Memories are Not Only Stored in the Brain
The massed-spaced effect, a well-established neurological property…
Science Fiction-esque Ideas Which May Just Become Reality: Rocky Meals for Sustenance
To create a civilization on another planet…
Science Fiction Ideas That May Just Become Reality: A Civilisation Built Around Black Holes
We all have ideas of the technological future…
Covid-19 is said to have prematurely aged teenage brains
A study by The University of Washington, published the 9th September in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has discussed the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on teenage brain development.
The Science of Sleep: How it Affects the Academic Performance
In high school, balancing school work, extracurriculars, and social life often leads to late nights. However, getting enough sleep is crucial for academic success.
Challenging the Stigma Around Therapy: Why are we so Hesitant to ask for Help?
Have you ever thought about seeing a therapist or your school counsellor to address concerns about your mental health, but never followed through because of what others may think?
Are Ancient Viruses Causing Psychiatric Disorders?
Thousands of DNA sequences from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, according to new research headed by KCL