Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It's 35 degrees outside but high in an RMIT University tower in Swanston Street the air is chilled to just 19 – brain temperature.

During the essential years of childhood, a child is able to learn, remember, and utilize the information, and this ability is the foundation of all future acade ...

Semiotics is the study of nature and the role of signs in the world. It was developed by many scholars such as Charles Peirce, Ferdinand de Saussure, and Yuri Lotman. Through these studies, it is ...

Anyone can improve their memory using a proven scientific method the ancient Greeks and Romans developed. The idea is to create a "memory palace." A group of researchers says training daily using an ...

Readers emailed a cool collection of memory aids, or mnemonics, for spelling and other word topics. A frequent spelling mistake involves “capital” versus “capitol.” A capital is the city where the ...

Yes, some of these are fun! Here are neurology and brain scientists' tips to "exercise" this super organ—your brilliant brain ...

Often called a superpower, having a photographic memory comes with several advantages—learning, processing and adapting—leading to higher productivity, better problem-solving ability and improved ...

Mnemonics and acronyms are well known as triggers for creativity, innovation and increased focus on working smarter not harder. One of the best known acronyms is Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS).