When it comes to taking notes, new research indicates that writing by hand may stimulate the brain more than typing. Handwriting was found to be better for learning and memory in comparison to typing ...

Time to practice your handwriting again. Want to remember something? Don't type it out—write it down. At least that's what a paper published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests, concluding that ...

Research compared students who typed lecture notes on laptops with those who wrote lecture notes by hand during the same time.

In an era dominated by keyboards, voice notes and AI-generated text, one surprisingly powerful brain-boosting habit is ...

The Daily Campus Life section discusses their favorite form of taking notes in classes, whether that be handwriting or typing digitally. Illustration by Van Nguyen/The Daily Campus. Once students at ...

Thousands of people now speak to their smart devices to make their grocery lists. Students are more likely to type out notes in class than write them down. And we often type or dictate calendar ...

I’m no stranger to the pitfalls of forgetfulness. It’s easy for things to slip our minds, especially when we’re working on a million things at once. Sure, we’ve all got a calendar and automated ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Want to remember something? Don’t type it out—write it down. At ...