--- title: August 2026 description: The Learning Brain News covers topics such as the latest research, technology, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, Memory, ADHD and Attention and Dyslexia. We also give away a free resource and recommend a book of the month. --- [Skip to content](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/august-2026#main-content) [![LearnFast](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LearnFast_logo.png?width=196&height=100&name=LearnFast_logo.png)](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) ![Learning Brain News Header-1](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hubfs/Learning%20Brain%20News%20Header-1.png "Learning Brain News Header-1") Welcome to the August 2026 Learning Brain News. As always, it is packed with ideas and links that you may find interesting. Here are some that especially caught our attention: \- High temperatures slow early childhood learning \- Robot AI teacher trial paused by privacy concerns \- New Alzheimer's blood test Enjoy, The Learning Brain News Team ###### Latest Research [![jarmoluk-desire-2764840-1](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jarmoluk-desire-2764840-1.jpeg?width=1000&height=326&name=jarmoluk-desire-2764840-1.jpeg "jarmoluk-desire-2764840-1")](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251209234247.htm) ### Rising Temperatures are Slowing Early Childhood Development Researchers discovered that unusually high temperatures can hinder early childhood development. Children living in hotter conditions were less likely to reach key learning milestones, especially in reading and basic math skills. The study underscores how climate change may shape children’s learning long before they reach school age. [Learn more](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251209234247.htm) --- [![geralt-man-2546100](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/geralt-man-2546100.jpg?width=2000&height=570&name=geralt-man-2546100.jpg "geralt-man-2546100")](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/health-dementia-alzheimers-blood-test-centre-signs-diagnosis/106975294) ### Blood Test Hailed as 'New Frontier for Alzheimer's Care' The ability to test for signs of Alzheimer's disease decades earlier could be a step closer with a new blood test set for clinical trials within months. Laboratory test "pTau217" is thought to give results in as little as 18 minutes and can detect changes in the brain decades before someone might develop symptoms. [Learn more](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/health-dementia-alzheimers-blood-test-centre-signs-diagnosis/106975294) --- ###### Technology [![skyvictor79-robot-10144829](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/skyvictor79-robot-10144829.jpeg?width=2000&height=807&name=skyvictor79-robot-10144829.jpeg "skyvictor79-robot-10144829")](https://theconversation.com/a-lifelike-robot-called-sally-was-going-to-teach-in-a-us-school-its-not-as-weird-as-it-sounds-288493) ### A Lifelike Robot was Going to Teach in a US School A New York school district has paused plans to trial "Sally," a humanoid AI teaching assistant, following concerns about student privacy and data security. The project highlights a growing question: how close are we to seeing AI-powered robots and avatars become a routine part of the classroom? [Learn more](https://theconversation.com/a-lifelike-robot-called-sally-was-going-to-teach-in-a-us-school-its-not-as-weird-as-it-sounds-288493) --- ###### Memory [![Your Mind Wanders Because Your Brain Whispers nov](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Your%20Mind%20Wanders%20Because%20Your%20Brain%20Whispers%20nov.jpeg?width=1116&height=385&name=Your%20Mind%20Wanders%20Because%20Your%20Brain%20Whispers%20nov.jpeg "Your Mind Wanders Because Your Brain Whispers nov")](https://neurosciencenews.com/resource-limits-noise-memory-31152/) ### Resource Limits and Noise Dictate Memory A new study established a mathematical framework explaining when organisms rely on past memories versus immediate sensory cues for decision-making. [Learn more](https://neurosciencenews.com/resource-limits-noise-memory-31152/) --- ###### The Learning Success Blog [![educational neuroscience](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/boys%20school%20classroom-1.jpeg?width=1000&height=358&name=boys%20school%20classroom-1.jpeg "educational neuroscience")](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/make-educational-neuroscience-work-in-your-school-7-tips) ### 7 Tips - Make Educational Neuroscience Work in your School Educators and schools around the world are increasingly using the knowledge, techniques, and programs developed from a new understanding of how our brains learn. They are applying neuroscience in their classrooms. [Learn more](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/make-educational-neuroscience-work-in-your-school-7-tips) --- ###### Free Download [![dyslexia](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/decoding%20dyslexia-1-1.png?width=1897&height=584&name=decoding%20dyslexia-1-1.png "dyslexia")](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/dl-decoding-dyslexia-guide?hsLang=en) ### Decoding Dyslexia for Educators - A Guide to Helping Students Did you know that dyslexia is not a problem with vision? It is primarily an auditory disorder with weaknesses appearing specifically in phonological processing. Check out this free guide to find out what every educator should know about Dyslexia and how to ensure your students are maximising achievement. [Get it here](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/dl-decoding-dyslexia-guide?hsLang=en) --- ###### Book of the Month [![outdoor kids](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/outdoor%20kids.jpg?width=338&height=522&name=outdoor%20kids.jpg "outdoor kids")](https://www.amazon.com.au/Outdoor-Kids-Inside-World-Radically/dp/0593129687/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_2_2/358-0399102-3163522) ### Outdoor Kids in an Inside World: Getting Your Family Out of the House and Radically Engaged with Nature In a world where children spend more time indoors than ever before, Outdoor Kids in an Inside World encourages families to reconnect with nature through simple, hands-on activities. Steven Rinella shares practical ideas for building confidence, curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world, showing that meaningful outdoor experiences are possible wherever you live. [Learn more](https://www.amazon.com.au/Outdoor-Kids-Inside-World-Radically/dp/0593129687/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_2_2/358-0399102-3163522) --- ###### What's On ![Conference](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Conference%20Screenshot%202024-05-11%20at%201.55.06%20PM-1.png?width=1000&height=195&name=Conference%20Screenshot%202024-05-11%20at%201.55.06%20PM-1.png "Conference") ###### Australia #### Action Learning - Action Research Conference ##### Melbourne, 29-30 September 2026 Join Action Learning and Action Research practitioners and researchers to explore what is being done, and what needs to be done, to create a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable future. This conference offers face-to-face and virtual attendance and presentations. [Learn more](https://alarassociation.org/events/conferences/alara-2026-conference) --- ###### Kenya #### International Conference on Information Literacy and Education ##### Nairobi, 26 - 30 October 2026 The International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL-Africa) is held biannually to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, and other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience, and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice. [Learn more](https://library.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-information-literacy-icil-2026) --- ###### Australia #### Australian International Education Conference ##### Sydney, 27 - 30 October 2026 Held over four days, this conference provides a unique convergence of networking, learning and celebration in a single package, and attracts attendees from Australia and overseas. 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