The Conversation

Both novelty and familiarity affect memory – how to make use of this when preparing for exams

Judith Schomaker receives funding from NWO, LUF and LLinC. When getting ready to take exams, it can sometimes feel as though there’s no way all the information you need to remember is going to fit in ...
CNN

Cell phone use affects parent-child interactions, even when adults aren’t online

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...
WPRI 12

Rhode Island is about to ban cellphones in schools. Here’s when it could take effect

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — From lockboxes in North Providence to pouches in Woonsocket, bans on personal devices like cellphones have gained popularity in Rhode Island and around the country. Now, both ...
Newsweek

Cannabis Use May Affect IVF, Scientists Warn

Cannabis use could impact the quality of a women's eggs and embryos, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications. In their study, pharmacologist Cyntia Duval and ...