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DATE: May 11, 2026 at 06:00AM
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TITLE: Lifelong cognitive enrichment is linked to a 38 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease

URL: https://www.psypost.org/lifelong-cognitive-enrichment-is-linked-to-a-38-percent-lower-risk-of-alzheimers-disease/

A recent study published in the journal Neurology suggests that engaging in mentally stimulating activities and having access to educational resources throughout life can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia. The findings indicate that building a lifelong habit of cognitive enrichment tends to delay the onset of memory loss and protects brain function. This protective effect appears to persist even when physical signs of brain disease are present in old age.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking skills. As the condition advances, individuals lose the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. The disease is characterized by physical changes in the brain, including the buildup of specific proteins that disrupt communication between brain cells.

Scientists have increasingly focused on ways to prevent or delay the onset of these devastating symptoms. Previous studies indicate that activities like reading, doing puzzles, and having a higher income in old age are associated with better brain health. However, examining only the later years of life paints an incomplete picture.

Andrea Zammit, a neuropsychologist at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center and an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Rush University in Chicago, noted that previous research often misses early life influences. “Much of the existing research focuses on cognitive engagement in late life, but a love of lifelong learning is often fostered early in life,” Zammit explained.

“Activities in older adulthood capture only a snippet of the lifelong experiences that build risk and resilience in the aging brain,” Zammit told PsyPost. “I think, when possible, it is essential to study how experiences across the entire life course shape long-term outcomes.”

The researchers conducted this study to see how the total sum of a person’s lifelong environment and habits impacts their brain health. They wanted to evaluate if mentally enriching experiences in childhood and middle age contribute to a protective buffer against memory loss later in life. They also wanted to see if this lifelong enrichment protects the brain from physical damage or if it simply helps the brain function better despite the damage.

The scientists analyzed data from 1,939 older adults living in the Chicago area who participated in the Rush Memory and Aging Project. The participants had an average age of almost 80 years at the start of the study and did not have dementia. About 75 percent of the sample was female, and the individuals were generally highly educated.

Participants completed detailed surveys about their access to mentally stimulating resources at different stages of life. The researchers measured early life enrichment by asking about childhood socioeconomic status, which included parental education levels and the number of siblings in the home. They also asked about access to resources like globes or encyclopedias at age twelve and the frequency of being read to at age six.

Midlife and late life enrichment measures included questions about income levels and access to library cards or daily newspapers. The researchers also asked how often people engaged in activities like reading books, visiting museums, or playing games at age 40 and at their current older age. The scientists combined all of these answers to create an overall lifetime cognitive enrichment score for each person.

The researchers tracked the participants for an average of about seven and a half years. During this period, the older adults underwent annual clinical evaluations. They took an extensive battery of 21 tests to measure various aspects of their memory, perceptual speed, and spatial orientation.

During the follow-up period, 551 participants developed Alzheimer’s disease dementia. The researchers found that higher lifetime cognitive enrichment scores were associated with a significantly lower risk of developing the condition. Specifically, a one-point increase in the lifetime enrichment score was linked to a 38 percent lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

The study provides evidence that an enriched life delays the visible symptoms of cognitive decline. Participants in the highest 10 percent of lifetime enrichment scores developed Alzheimer’s disease at an average age of almost 94 years. In comparison, those in the lowest 10 percent developed the condition at an average age of just over 88 years, representing a difference of more than five years.

The authors also examined mild cognitive impairment, a condition where people experience a slight but noticeable decline in memory and thinking skills that is not severe enough to interfere with daily life. Among the participants, 719 developed this condition. Higher lifetime enrichment was associated with a 36 percent lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, delaying its onset by about seven years.

To understand what was happening inside the brain, the scientists looked at a subset of 948 participants who agreed to brain autopsies after they passed away. The researchers examined the brain tissue for physical signs of disease. They looked for things like amyloid plaques and tau tangles, which are the protein buildups typically associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

“The study shows that people who were engaging in more cognitive enrichment had a slower rate of cognitive decline, a lower risk of dementia, and when dementia happened, it was delayed by five years,” Zammit said. “The most surprising aspect was when a subset of participants died and went to autopsy, we did not find substantial associations with pathology, but we found that people who had engaged in more cognitive enrichment had a slower rate of decline even after we accounted for pathology in the brain.”

This means that highly enriched individuals maintained better memory and thinking skills despite having physical brain damage. This concept is known as cognitive resilience. The enriched environment seems to equip the brain to function reasonably well even when disease processes are actively occurring. “So even if a person has some brain changes due to Alzheimer’s disease pathology in the brain, cognitive enrichment may provide a bit of a buffer, meaning the brain can handle more wear and tear before symptoms appear,” Zammit explained.

The scientists looked at the specific life stages to see when enrichment was most helpful. They found that mental stimulation and access to resources during childhood, midlife, and late life each independently contributed to better brain health. However, engaging in mentally stimulating activities during middle age and older age was most strongly linked to a slower rate of memory decline over time.

Zammit hopes the public recognizes the cumulative power of these habits. She suggested the main takeaway is “that cognitive health in older age is shaped by a lifetime of learning and intellectual engagement.”

“While our findings suggest that cognitive enrichment at multiple points in life matters, maintaining lifelong enrichment may be particularly beneficial,” Zammit said. “Our study suggests that brain health develops over decades; however, our results also show that it’s never too early or too late to get mentally active.”

The authors suggest that public investments in mentally stimulating environments could have a major impact on public health. Programs that expand access to libraries, books, and extracurricular activities could help build cognitive resilience across the population. Interventions targeting disadvantaged youth or older adults might foster lifelong learning and reduce the overall societal risk of dementia.

While these findings are promising, there are a few potential limitations to keep in mind. The study relied on participants remembering and reporting their childhood and midlife habits, which can introduce memory biases. People might not perfectly remember how many books were in their house at age twelve or how often their parents read to them.

“A limitation of the study was that enrichment was based using self-reported measures, so people may not accurately remember their past activities,” Zammit noted. “And while the cohort was well characterized, it may not fully represent the broader population.”

The study sample consisted mostly of highly educated, white individuals from a single geographic region. This lack of diversity means the findings might not naturally apply to populations with different cultural backgrounds or socioeconomic realities. Future research needs to test these ideas in more diverse groups of people to see if the benefits of cognitive enrichment are universal.

Looking ahead, Zammit plans to broaden the scope of this research. “I’d like to explore other sources of enrichment that might also help in preserving later-life cognition, such as social engagement,” she said. “I would also like to investigate the biological pathways that may link these sources of enrichment to preserved brain and cognitive health in later life.”

The study, “Associations of Lifetime Cognitive Enrichment With Incident Alzheimer Disease Dementia, Cognitive Aging, and Cognitive Resilience,” was authored by Andrea R. Zammit, Lei Yu, Victoria N. Poole, Alifiya Kapasi, Robert S. Wilson, and David A. Bennett.

URL: https://www.psypost.org/lifelong-cognitive-enrichment-is-linked-to-a-38-percent-lower-risk-of-alzheimers-disease/

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An example from a workshop of three prerequisites for lifelong learning: trying new things, noticing what happens, and being open to feedback

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2016/11/three-prerequisites-for-lifelong-learning

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🚀 IT-Sicherheit geht uns alle an! Heute starten die IT-Security-Awareness-Days! 🔐

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🎓 From a learner’s perspective, what would most convince you to rethink your GenAI use?

Four options:
· Quality comparisons: seeing human vs. AI output side by side (accuracy, depth, originality)
· Skill gap evidence: data showing early AI reliance creates measurable gaps in core skill acquisition
· Effects on productivity: evidence that AI does not improve, or may even reduce productivity
· Nothing: current use patterns are largely fine
Vote below 👇

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Education doesn't stop at school—it belongs in the workplace too. 💡📚
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Education doesn't stop at school—it belongs in the workplace too. 💡📚
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Education doesn't stop at school—it belongs in the workplace too. 💡📚
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Ever feel like the best ideas deserve a *rewind*?

📚 These 3 talks are goldmines for the mind—articles & lectures to re‑read/watch every 3 months. Make notes, chew slowly, digest deeply. They’ll sharpen your thinking, spark joy, and remind you what’s truly important.

First: “Great Talks” by Shane Parrish – timeless wisdom from history’s sharpest minds.
🔗 https://fs.blog/great-talks/

#LifelongLearning #PersonalDevelopment #Wisdom

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Second: “How to Get Your Ideas to Spread” by Seth Godin. Ideas that stick aren’t accidents—they’re shaped, packaged, and shared with care. Watch, note‑take, apply.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62rgESCyB2g

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Third: Randy Pausch’s “Last Lecture” – a powerful reminder to live fully, chase childhood dreams, and leave kindness behind.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

#SethGodin #RandyPausch #IdeasSpread

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Pro tip: Set a calendar reminder. Revisit these once every 3 months—your future self will thank you. What’s *your* go‑to re‑read or re‑watch? Drop it below! 👇

#BooksWorthRereading #ReReadRegularly #Motivation #SelfImprovement
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Ever feel like the best ideas deserve a *rewind*?

📚 These 3 talks are goldmines for the mind—articles & lectures to re‑read/watch every 3 months. Make notes, chew slowly, digest deeply. They’ll sharpen your thinking, spark joy, and remind you what’s truly important.

First: “Great Talks” by Shane Parrish – timeless wisdom from history’s sharpest minds.
🔗 https://fs.blog/great-talks/

#LifelongLearning #PersonalDevelopment #Wisdom

***
Second: “How to Get Your Ideas to Spread” by Seth Godin. Ideas that stick aren’t accidents—they’re shaped, packaged, and shared with care. Watch, note‑take, apply.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62rgESCyB2g

***
Third: Randy Pausch’s “Last Lecture” – a powerful reminder to live fully, chase childhood dreams, and leave kindness behind.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

#SethGodin #RandyPausch #IdeasSpread

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Today I published my first post on Substack.
It’s a small reflection about social media, real life, and beginning something new at 61.

If you’d like to read it, here it is:

https://lucilah.substack.com

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Everyone is talking about AI. But most organisations still struggle with the basics of digital transformation.

AI doesn't replace digital transformation. It makes it more urgent.

I teach in the CAS Digital Transformation at Hochschule Luzern. Strategy, leadership, customer centricity, data, cloud, process automation - all hands-on, taught by practitioners.

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#DigitalTransformation #HSLU #AI #LifelongLearning

Everyone is talking about AI. But most organisations still struggle with the basics of digital transformation.

AI doesn't replace digital transformation. It makes it more urgent.

I teach in the CAS Digital Transformation at Hochschule Luzern. Strategy, leadership, customer centricity, data, cloud, process automation - all hands-on, taught by practitioners.

Join us:
https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/informatik/weiterbildung/digital-transformation/cas-digital-transformation/

#DigitalTransformation #HSLU #AI #LifelongLearning

Everyone is talking about AI. But most organisations still struggle with the basics of digital transformation.

AI doesn't replace digital transformation. It makes it more urgent.

I teach in the CAS Digital Transformation at Hochschule Luzern. Strategy, leadership, customer centricity, data, cloud, process automation - all hands-on, taught by practitioners.

Join us:
https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/informatik/weiterbildung/digital-transformation/cas-digital-transformation/

#DigitalTransformation #HSLU #AI #LifelongLearning

Everyone is talking about AI. But most organisations still struggle with the basics of digital transformation.

AI doesn't replace digital transformation. It makes it more urgent.

I teach in the CAS Digital Transformation at Hochschule Luzern. Strategy, leadership, customer centricity, data, cloud, process automation - all hands-on, taught by practitioners.

Join us:
https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/informatik/weiterbildung/digital-transformation/cas-digital-transformation/

#DigitalTransformation #HSLU #AI #LifelongLearning

AI is changing jobs fast.
The real challenge? Learning how to keep learning.

Tech skills matter — but adaptability, critical thinking & human judgment matter more.

How do we evolve education for an AI-driven world?

Which human skill will matter most in the next 5 years? 👇

#FutureSkills #AIandEducation #LifelongLearning #HumanSkills #Innovation

Thanks to @deviantollam, I can no longer enter an elevator without feeling an itch to do ... something.

The statement: "Use the card reader for travelling to floor 3" feels like a brasent challenge. Every. Single. Time.

Hence; I desperately need to upskill, I mean, what could possibly go wrong? 😅

(Also, I'm very mature for my age. 😘)

#security #annoying #upskill #lifelonglearning #elevator

Peter Drucker said it: every company needs to become a teacher. Education doesn't stop at school—it belongs in the workplace too. 💡📚
#PeterDrucker #LifelongLearning #WorkplaceCulture #FYP #quotes

Peter Drucker said it: every company needs to become a teacher. Education doesn't stop at school—it belongs in the workplace too. 💡📚
#PeterDrucker #LifelongLearning #WorkplaceCulture #FYP #quotes

Peter Drucker said it: every company needs to become a teacher. Education doesn't stop at school—it belongs in the workplace too. 💡📚
#PeterDrucker #LifelongLearning #WorkplaceCulture #FYP #quotes

Swansea’s new Y Storfa hub draws praise as visitors embrace city centre one‑stop shop

The building, which opened on December 1 in the former BHS store on Oxford Street, has been “busy every day”, according to Swansea Council. The authority says visitors have praised its central location, bright design and the convenience of having multiple services under one roof.

Council leader Rob Stewart said the reaction had exceeded expectations.

Cllr Stewart said:

“We’re delighted that public and staff feedback from the early weeks at Y Storfa has been so positive. Public comments continue to be fantastic; our staff and partners love working here. It’s proving to be a real success.”

Community groups using the space say it has already become a valued meeting point.

Jean Blair, from social group Mentro Allan, said:

“We really enjoy meeting here. Y Storfa has welcoming staff, plenty of comfortable space and is in a central location.”

The South Wales Miners’ Library, now based inside the hub, says the move has made it far easier for people to drop in.

Sian Williams, head of cultural collections at Swansea University, said:

“We’re much more accessible here and are delighted with the number of people who’ve called in and continue to do so. We’re open to everybody and it’s great to welcome a range of visitors.”

The council’s lifelong learning team says demand has surged since relocating.

Service co‑ordinator Judith Porch said:

“With so many services being in one space, Y Storfa is connecting people. It’s great for supporting our learners — you can see how people are enjoying the experience. We’ve seen huge interest in our lifelong learning classes; our IT classes are now completely full.”

Frontline staff say the hub is already improving how residents access help.

Senior revenues and benefits officer Andrea Jones said:

“Y Storfa has made it easy for customers to access many services in one place. I had a customer who came in for a query about benefits who was then able to go straight to housing options. It makes it much more convenient being in the same location.”

The council says the numbers back up the positive feedback. December saw more than 670 new central library members — more than triple the usual monthly average — and children’s library loans have risen. The South Wales Miners’ Library, Citizens Advice, West Glamorgan Archive Service and Careers Wales all report increased footfall.

Cllr Stewart says the hub is already playing a role in boosting the wider city centre.

He said:

“Thousands of people have already enjoyed what Y Storfa has to offer. They like its accessible and compelling mix of essential services. There’s been a significant uplift in visitors compared to previous locations used by the services based there.”

Y Storfa forms part of Swansea Council’s £1bn regeneration programme and was delivered with support from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns fund. The council says its location — close to car parks, bus routes and the newly reopened Park Street East car park — is helping draw people back into the city centre.

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Scientists once thought the brain couldn’t be changed. Now we know different
#Health #Neuroplasticity #BrainScience #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #Learning #HumanBrain #Psychology #LifelongLearning #Memory #Stress #Sleep #Exercise #Research
https://the-14.com/scientists-once-thought-the-brain-couldnt-be-changed-now-we-know-different/

I don’t consider myself "smart," just deeply curious. I’ve spent years revisiting the same works in science and Scripture because, as Mortimer Adler said, being "well-read" is about depth, not just volume. Like my friend Robert Weyer used to say, true learning takes time. 📚✨

#DeepReading #LifelongLearning #Philosophy #WellRead #BiblicalStudies #SciFi

"The day you stop learning is the day you begin decaying."

Isaac Asimov

#quoteoftheday #LifeLongLearning #KeepGrowing

"The day you stop learning is the day you begin decaying."

Isaac Asimov

#quoteoftheday #LifeLongLearning #KeepGrowing

"The day you stop learning is the day you begin decaying."

Isaac Asimov

#quoteoftheday #LifeLongLearning #KeepGrowing

"The day you stop learning is the day you begin decaying."

Isaac Asimov

#quoteoftheday #LifeLongLearning #KeepGrowing

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday, @PhoenixSerenity !

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I highly suggest #bookmarking this incredibly in-depth, amazing #Educational #resource for #IndigenousFoods of #Canada 👇
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I highly suggest #bookmarking this incredibly in-depth, amazing #Educational #resource for #IndigenousFoods of #Canada 👇
Important educational project that's still in progress & continually updated!

The #StudentEncyclopedia of Indigenous Foods of Canada is an initiative by agriculture #students at the University of Guelph (Canada) under the supervision of Prof. Manish N. Raizada (Editor) and talented graduate students including from the #FirstNations and #Metis communities. The mission of the Encyclopedia is to share the rich food and agriculture history of the First Nations, Metis and #Inuit peoples of Canada. The #Encyclopedia is written in plain language and targeted at primary and high school students as well as the general public. Editing of the Encyclopedia remains in progress; however, the site has been published to allow early access.

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I highly suggest #bookmarking this incredibly in-depth, amazing #Educational #resource for #IndigenousFoods of #Canada 👇
Important educational project that's still in progress & continually updated!

The #StudentEncyclopedia of Indigenous Foods of Canada is an initiative by agriculture #students at the University of Guelph (Canada) under the supervision of Prof. Manish N. Raizada (Editor) and talented graduate students including from the #FirstNations and #Metis communities. The mission of the Encyclopedia is to share the rich food and agriculture history of the First Nations, Metis and #Inuit peoples of Canada. The #Encyclopedia is written in plain language and targeted at primary and high school students as well as the general public. Editing of the Encyclopedia remains in progress; however, the site has been published to allow early access.

https://firstnationsfoods.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

#Decolonization #NativeCanada #FirstPeoples #CulturalFood #TraditionalFood #TurtleIsland #DecolonizeYourMind #LearnMore #KnowledgeIsPower #EducationIsKey #ExpandYourMind #LifelongLearning #FirstNationsFoods #Agroecology #agriculture

I highly suggest #bookmarking this incredibly in-depth, amazing #Educational #resource for #IndigenousFoods of #Canada 👇
Important educational project that's still in progress & continually updated!

The #StudentEncyclopedia of Indigenous Foods of Canada is an initiative by agriculture #students at the University of Guelph (Canada) under the supervision of Prof. Manish N. Raizada (Editor) and talented graduate students including from the #FirstNations and #Metis communities. The mission of the Encyclopedia is to share the rich food and agriculture history of the First Nations, Metis and #Inuit peoples of Canada. The #Encyclopedia is written in plain language and targeted at primary and high school students as well as the general public. Editing of the Encyclopedia remains in progress; however, the site has been published to allow early access.

https://firstnationsfoods.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

#Decolonization #NativeCanada #FirstPeoples #CulturalFood #TraditionalFood #TurtleIsland #DecolonizeYourMind #LearnMore #KnowledgeIsPower #EducationIsKey #ExpandYourMind #LifelongLearning #FirstNationsFoods #Agroecology #agriculture

I highly suggest #bookmarking this incredibly in-depth, amazing #Educational #resource for #IndigenousFoods of #Canada 👇
Important educational project that's still in progress & continually updated!

The #StudentEncyclopedia of Indigenous Foods of Canada is an initiative by agriculture #students at the University of Guelph (Canada) under the supervision of Prof. Manish N. Raizada (Editor) and talented graduate students including from the #FirstNations and #Metis communities. The mission of the Encyclopedia is to share the rich food and agriculture history of the First Nations, Metis and #Inuit peoples of Canada. The #Encyclopedia is written in plain language and targeted at primary and high school students as well as the general public. Editing of the Encyclopedia remains in progress; however, the site has been published to allow early access.

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How much do you understand about Emotional States? Would you like to explore this concept more? Here's an open source and free-shared lesson plan that can help. It uses Emotional States as the central theme to teach all subjects, to any age and learning level, and in any learning environment. https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/emotional-states-lesson-plan/

#EmotionalIntelligence #EducationForAll #LearningTools #SEL #Mindfulness #HolisticEducation
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Physics in Advent: a calendar with a difference!

Discover 24 exciting experiments to do at home in the run up to the holidays! Be inspired by science and win prizes!

Sign up now with people from all over the world. Experiments start from 1 December: http://physics-in-advent.org. Designed with children and teenagers in mind but everyone who is curious will want to have a go and is invited to join.

#PhysicsCanBeFun #ScienceForAll #LifeLongLearning

Physics in Advent: a calendar with a difference!

Discover 24 exciting experiments to do at home in the run up to the holidays! Be inspired by science and win prizes!

Sign up now with people from all over the world. Experiments start from 1 December: http://physics-in-advent.org. Designed with children and teenagers in mind but everyone who is curious will want to have a go and is invited to join.

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Physics in Advent: a calendar with a difference!

Discover 24 exciting experiments to do at home in the run up to the holidays! Be inspired by science and win prizes!

Sign up now with people from all over the world. Experiments start from 1 December: http://physics-in-advent.org. Designed with children and teenagers in mind but everyone who is curious will want to have a go and is invited to join.

#PhysicsCanBeFun #ScienceForAll #LifeLongLearning

Physics in Advent: a calendar with a difference!

Discover 24 exciting experiments to do at home in the run up to the holidays! Be inspired by science and win prizes!

Sign up now with people from all over the world. Experiments start from 1 December: http://physics-in-advent.org. Designed with children and teenagers in mind but everyone who is curious will want to have a go and is invited to join.

#PhysicsCanBeFun #ScienceForAll #LifeLongLearning

Physics in Advent: a calendar with a difference!

Discover 24 exciting experiments to do at home in the run up to the holidays! Be inspired by science and win prizes!

Sign up now with people from all over the world. Experiments start from 1 December: http://physics-in-advent.org. Designed with children and teenagers in mind but everyone who is curious will want to have a go and is invited to join.

#PhysicsCanBeFun #ScienceForAll #LifeLongLearning

My latest RAC Basic Certificate course blog is posted! In yesterday's class, we discussed interference with radio signals and with radio-sensitive equipment, like your neighbour's stereo.

https://dougnix.net/2025/11/24/step-by-step-class-15/

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just registered for my continuing Spanish (200) class next semester.

The enrollment problems at VIU (and all across the sector) have made it difficult to fill these classes. The fall semester class didn't run because there were not enough students enrolled.

I really really hope it gets up to the number needed to run the course!

There always seems to be good uptake of the 100/101 classes but 200 is a struggle.

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Good Monday all!

I’ve published my next instalment in my series on the RAC Amateur Radio Basic Certificate course. Have a read and let me know what you think!

https://dougnix.net/2025/11/17/step-by-step-class-13/

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Hey friends, I just posted my latest in my series on the RAC Basic Certificate course. I hope you enjoy reading my thoughts on semiconductors and vacuum tubes.

https://dougnix.net/2025/11/03/step-by-step-class-9/

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