Learning to read is hard when you are a kid, and even harder as an adult. New research published Wednesday in Science Advances has revealed what your brain is doing when you learn to read as an ...

This is the first report of a four-part series on adult education. The national debate around education usually focuses on children in school. But there are 30 million adults in the U.S. who have ...

Learning to read and write can change people's lives. Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. Sure, I enjoy reading – and it’s also a great way to pass the time on my ...

Let’s hear it for the written word. Learning to read can have profound effects on the wiring of the adult brain – even in regions that aren’t usually associated with reading and writing ...

I didn't learn how to read until a few months ago. I don't mean "learn" in the strict sense of sounding out words, understanding syntax, and comprehending meaning. I'm a journalist, so I spend ...

In an experiment, researchers taught illiterate adults to read, and found that brain scans revealed remarkable plasticity of the adult brain.

Learning a new skill as an adult can be daunting, especially something as difficult as gymnastics. One adult gymnastics class shows there are serious benefits to adult learning.