Targeted memory reactivation is a process that strengthens one’s memories by playing sounds associated with that memory during sleep. In a study, researchers found that reactivation also helps with remembering names, but only for those who had a deep, undisturbed sleep. The ones who spent less time in the deepest stage of sleep and whose sleep was disrupted (even a little) didn’t benefit from reactivation. They hypothesise it’s because reactivation needs a lot of time to strengthen memories. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
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February 1, 2023
