Neuroscience: Old people learn new skills faster if it helps others, unlike youngsters

Old people learn new skills faster if it helps others — but youngsters learn more quickly when they are making choices that benefit themselves, study finds Researchers led from Birmingham recruited 75 young and 77 senior adults They had them complete tests involving selecting one of two symbols for points In some points equalled money … Read more

Rochdale has the nation’s worst learner drivers, statistics reveal

Rochdale has the nation’s worst learner drivers, with just 31 per cent managing to pass their driving test, figures reveal Rochdale boasts the nation’s worst learner drivers, official statistics say  Novice motorists in Erith, South-East London, had the second-worst pass rate Other locations in the table include Leeds, Wolverhampton and Wanstead By David Jarvis For The … Read more

Rochdale has the nation’s worst learner drivers, statistics reveal

Rochdale has the nation’s worst learner drivers, with just 31 per cent managing to pass their driving test, figures reveal Rochdale boasts the nation’s worst learner drivers, official statistics say  Novice motorists in Erith, South-East London, had the second-worst pass rate Other locations in the table include Leeds, Wolverhampton and Wanstead By David Jarvis For The … Read more