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Train your brain and have fun
Can you remember how photosynthesis works? Any idea what today’s key thinkers are up to? Totally befuddled by both or either of those questions? Maybe it’s time to sharpen that mind.
These apps will keep your mind challenged and your brain in good shape.
Memorable games
Quick! What’s 32 per cent of 150? Exercise for your brain is just as important as it is for your body. Elevate is a great app for those looking to improve their memory, find focus and develop specific skills.
Keep a rocket on course by matching synonyms, calculate a waiter’s tips using mental arithmetic or improve your enunciation by reading aloud fun tongue-twisters. With plenty of exercises and gentle reminders, it’s easy to fit brain games into a spare few minutes.
Logical puzzles
If yesterday was Friday, what is the day after tomorrow? There’s nothing quite like a puzzle to really make you think, hard. Brilliant will encourage a passion for maths, science and logic.
Solve daily puzzles, understand key concepts of maths and science and try out interactive sessions to develop skills in problem solving and new ways of thinking. With detailed explanations to help you out when you get stuck, once tricky topics will no longer seem daunting.
Crackable codes
Unless you were keen on computers when you were growing up, coding probably brings to mind that green text from The Matrix.
Mimo teaches you to code with easy-to digest classes that will build your confidence.
Join a community of like-minded learners and get immediate feedback on your code. Eventually you will be able to create your own app, website or game.
Exciting experiments
If school is a distant memory, Khan Academy will take you back to the classroom – this time on your iPhone or iPad.
Top up and test your knowledge on everything from the structure of atoms to human biology, the periodic table and even thermodynamics.
The app features thousands of free videos and interactive exercises. Lessons are broken into bite-size chunks, making learning very convenient.
Incredible ideas
Develop a well-rounded way of thinking with TED. Watch videos from inspiring and informative thinkers on topics from “What’s it like to be a robot?” to “What makes a good life?”
Find recommendations based on your interests, the latest talks from experts and curated picks based on topical subjects to keep you in the loop with what’s going on around the world.