In this episode of Alex Speaking Science podcast we are going to discuss the role of novelty in our learning processes. We will discuss how novelty influences the effectiveness of learning and memory and its role in learning motivation. We will also speak about how novelty relates to the feeling of reward. We will first discuss the scientific view on novelty, and then we will look at how novelty is addressed in contemporary education practices. And of course, we will discuss how we can use our knowledge about novelty in learning in our everyday life.