OpinionApril 18, 2024
Hollywood Should Give Brain Science a Star Turn
Movies and TV shows frequently depict physical and biological sciences well, but often depict psychological and brain sciences poorly. Here’s why, and what we can do about it
Stories by Deena Weisberg
Deena Weisberg is an associate professor of psychological and brain Sciences at Villanova University and a fellow of the Learning Sciences Exchange.
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Imagine That, Fantasy May Help Kids Learn
New findings hint children absorb some lessons better when they are wrapped in magic and imagination