Recently, there has been a rise in the usage of nootropics or “smart pills”. But should you be using them often? — To know whether nootropics are worth it, we must first ask: what even is a nootropic? The term nootropic is coined from the Latin words noos, meaning mind, and tropein, meaning to bend. As its Latin derivation suggests, nootropics boost cognitive function. Not expanding mental capacity, as is a common…

If you give people tools, and they use their natural abilities and their curiosity, they will develop things in ways that will surprise you very much beyond what you might have expected. -Bill Gates — In the old days, many businesses and industries were not commoditized. There was no global market. There was no mass competition. It was local and by need rather than global and by want of consumers. In the new days, it is international and more competitive.

School-based sex education plays a vital role in young people’s sexual health and wellbeing. — Little is known, however, about the effectiveness of efforts beyond pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease prevention. The authors conducted a systematic literature review of three decades of research on school-based programs to find evidence for the effectiveness of comprehensive sex education. Researchers searched ERIC, PsycINFO, and MEDLINE. The research team identified…

Students have grown up with digital technology and expect it to be their learning experience. — Proponents point out that educational technology offers the potential to engage students in more active learning, as evidenced in flipped classrooms. It can facilitate group collaboration and provide instant access to up-to-date resources. Teachers and instructors can integrate online surveys, interactive case studies, and relevant videos to offer content tailored…

Let’s remember that hope is our solution when it feels too much to bear. — We all know that the world is a bit of a mess. Sometimes, it can be tough to grapple with the fact that our planet is in such dire straits, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged when we think about climate change, species extinction, and the other ways…

Five tips to overcome eco-anxiety and turn it into action — Climate change can be a terrifying thing to think about. It’s overwhelming, and sometimes it feels like there’s nothing we can do to stop it. So it’s natural that people sometimes try to distract themselves from these fears. But this may not be the best way to deal with them. …

3 cognitive biases that impact our climate action and how to overcome them — Our brains are wired to react quickly to emergencies. This is a good thing when it comes to avoiding danger, but it can be a problem regarding climate change. We evolved in an environment where the most significant threat was short-term disasters like floods and fires. Our brains are still…

It’s worth looking into — When someone is fully awake but cannot find a reason to get out of bed, this phenomenon has many reasons. Best-case scenario, that person is sick. Worst-case scenario, they are suffering from self-esteem issues. Self-esteem issues aren’t simple problems that can be treated with medication. They are more deeply rooted…

The innocent, tiny, bright-colored emojis have become potential compensators for the lack of non-verbal communication in online chatting. Non-verbal communication is the critical factor in the human’s relationship building, with all emotions and intentions being carried through body language, facial expression, and speaking style. In the global world where online…