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Many questions loom over transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive form of neurostimulation in which constant, low current is delivered directly to areas of the brain using small electrodes. It was first established in neuroscience research in the 1950s and 60s, but has seen rapid growth, particularly in the last five years. Originally developed to help patients with brain injuries such as strokes, tDCS is now also used to enhance language and mathematical ability, attention span, problem solving, memory, coordination, and even gaming skills. The authors in our link for today examine its potential and pitfalls.

Read all about it: HERE

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We are big fans of the work of Carol Dweck on the growth mindset and now she has won a prize for it with a huge research budget attached!

It’s the first prize awarded in a competition launched last year by Chinese technology billionaire Charles Chen Yidan that is intended to “empower the change-makers in education, build a global community of education leaders and, ultimately, create long-lasting, enlightening impacts on mankind as a whole.” The award, which includes a $1.9 million cash award and an equal-size project fund, is the largest financial prize in education research.

Read all about it: HERE

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Below we embed four videos with very interesting research material presented in Hong Kong.
The format is challenging to watch but no less interesting:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

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