How keyboard shortcuts could revive America’s economy
Brainscape Founder and CEO Andrew Cohen wants to add to your productivity. Learn how keyboard shortcuts to improve productivity on the computer.
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How to learn keyboard shortcuts (and why they matter)
Save time with the Brainscape app to help memorize keyboard shortcuts. It's the best way to master the keys and boost productivity.
How to host the perfect “flavor tripping” party
Flavor tripping is when you consume a berry known as miracle fruit. It happens to makes bitter and sour foods taste delicious. Here's all you need to know!
How to adopt a 'success' mindset
Want to be successful in school—and in life? Learn one of the universally important factors in developing the psychological mindset for success.
The cognitive benefits of being multilingual
Multilingualism has widely recognized social and career benefits. But did you know you can also reap the huge cognitive benefits of being multilingual?
6 Famous modern physicists you should know
Since physics defines so much of our lives, it's especially important to recognize the greatest modern physicists whose discoveries have changed the world.
Baseball: the physics of hitting a fastball
Hitting a fastball thrown at 100 mph is one of the most difficult things done in sports. Let's learn a bit about the fascinating physics behind it all.
How to study physics: 5 killer strategies
Physics is a tough subject that requires an open mind and the right approach. Here are our 5 favorite strategies for studying physics.
Ditch the gym: Exercise throughout your day with these 15 micro workouts
Getting exercise while spending 60-80 hours a week running a startup takes some magic. Here are 15 sneaky ways Brainscape CEO Andrew Cohen effortlessly integrates exercise into his day without zapping willpower or spending hours in the gym.
How Brainscape facilitates the flipped classroom approach
Brainscape allows students to collaboratively create study materials that can be later studied outside the classroom. It bridges the gap between constructivism and behaviorism.
Stop Faking It! Use Brainscape's Knowledge Rehab
Is there more you wish you'd learned in school and life? Ready to stop pretending that you know more than you do? Try Knowledge Rehab!
Brainscape’s vision for the future of education
eLearning is becoming more and more popular with every passing year. At Brainscape we have tons of ideas for the future of learning read on to find out.
Getting to the semantic root in language-learning software
By breaking languages down into the building blocks of meaning (semantic roots) instead of words, Brainscape is revolutionizing how we learn languages.
Do we speak foreign languages better when drunk?
It is common to hear language learners say that they speak more fluently when in a state of inebriation. Here's how drinking really affects your learning.
You won't learn a language studying abroad unless …
Studying abroad won't necessarily make you fluent. Here are 5 tips for making the most of your study abroad experience so you can actually learn a language.
How to use flashcards for kids
The Flashcards Guru discusses the subject of using flashcards with children. Are they effective? What are the best methods?
Fascinating foreign words that don't exist in English
Some of the most interesting words in the world are those in other languages that don't translate directly to English. Here are our favourites!
How to study vocabulary—and why you should
Having a strong vocabulary will give you a special edge. Here are the top five reasons to study vocabulary as well as the most effective ways to do it.
Why do people have accents when speaking a foreign language?
Are you learning a second language? Finding that your accent hard to shake? Here's why.
A crash course in geography -- and how to learn more
Most people don't have a good grounding in geography, even though it's super important. Is that you? Here's how to learn Geography quickly.
9 Reasons to study geography
Geography is an overlooked, but hugely relevant and important kind of knowledge. Here are our top 9 reasons why you should study geography.
13 fun U.S. Constitution facts you should know
We were inspired by the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution to bring you 13 fun facts about the famous document.
Dumber in the summer: How to avoid summer brain drain
Summer break is fun and vital for growing brains. But without educational stimulation students get "summer brain drain". Here's how to strike a balance.
25 Latin words used in English
Latin is long dead but still plays an important role in our lives today. Here's our list of the top 25 words we borrowed from Latin.
What's The Best Time Of Day To Study For Optimal Learning?
Is there a best time of day to study? It depends on the learner. Just remember to sleep and be well rested for optimal studying!