#Novelty

Time often seems to sprint as we age, a feeling echoed by Thai families across the country. New research summarized in the European Review sheds light on why our brains mark time differently as we grow older and offers practical steps to savor daily life, tailored for Thai readers.

The core idea is simple: time perception shifts with life stages. Children experience many firsts—new classrooms, skills, and activities—that flood the brain with distinct memories. Adults tend to follow routines, creating fewer novel moments. When daily life becomes predictable, days and months blur, and time feels faster.

A groundbreaking scientific study has found that venturing into unfamiliar environments before studying can significantly enhance the brain’s capacity to absorb and retain new information, offering fresh strategies for Thai students and lifelong learners seeking to maximize their educational outcomes. The research, which has implications from primary education to university entrance exams and professional development in Thailand, underlines the value of combining experiences of novelty with the comfort of familiarity to optimize memory and learning.

A new study suggests that stepping into unfamiliar environments before studying can significantly boost how well Thai students absorb and recall information. The finding offers practical strategies for learners from primary school to university entrance exams and professional development in Thailand. By pairing experiences of novelty with the comfort of familiarity, memory and learning can be optimized.

In Thailand’s education system, many students rely on memorization for high-stakes tests such as the O-NET, GAT/PAT, and university entrance exams. This approach can feel overwhelming, with learners doubting their ability to retain large volumes of material. The latest research proposes a two-pronged method: introduce novelty to prime the brain, then anchor new information to familiar frameworks to improve recall.