Brain Based Learning

A recent article in the NY Times discusses the differences in childrens’ behavior depending on the timing of  recess and lunch. It seems obvious, but apparently if they eat and then run out to play they rush through lunch, not necessarily finishing all their food, and many feel nauseous during recess and don’t run around as much as they’d like. This also impacts on how they feel and learn the rest of the afternoon.
The article suggests letting students have recess first and then come in for lunch. Apparently, in schools …

Science News reported Sunday that researchers were able to grow neurons from embryonic stem cells that successfully connected with existing brain cells in newborn animals. Directing stem cells to grow into a specific kind of cell, in this case brain cells, is only the first step. Confirming that they can indeed be integrated into the organ they are meant to heal is another major hurdle that apparently has just been passed, at least on a preliminary level.
The next step is to extend this success to mature animals, and then to …