Myths
Articles about myths in research & news.
Learning Styles Myth: Why Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic Is Wrong
Learning styles are a widely believed myth. Here's why categorizing learners as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic has no scientific basis and what actually works.
Left Brain vs Right Brain: Why This Popular Personality Theory Is Wrong
Are you left-brained or right-brained? The popular theory that people favor one hemisphere over the other is a myth. Decades of neuroscience research reveal that both hemispheres work together in complex ways. This article explores the origins of the left brain/right brain myth, the scientific evidence debunking it, and what we truly know about brain function and learning.
Brain Myths Debunked: What Science Actually Shows
From the 10% brain usage myth to learning styles theory, explore what peer-reviewed research actually reveals about the most persistent neuroscience misconceptions—and why they're so hard to correct.
Do We Only Use 10% of Our Brain? The Truth Behind This Persistent Myth
No, we do not only use 10% of our brains. This myth has been debunked by decades of neuroscience research showing that we use all parts of our brain, and each region has a specific function essential to cognition and behavior.