Evidence-based articles on memory, learning, and how we build Recallivo.
Learning scienceApril 8, 2025· 5 min read
Why spaced repetition outperforms cramming every time
The forgetting curve shows that we lose 70% of new information within 24 hours. Spaced repetition schedules reviews at exactly the moment you are about to forget — locking knowledge in for months with far less total study time.
How Recallivo generates 50 questions from a PDF in under 60 seconds
Under the hood, Recallivo sends each chapter to Claude (Anthropic's AI) with a structured prompt that produces MCQs, flashcards, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions calibrated to exam difficulty. Here's exactly how it works.
The 20-minute study habit that top medical students use every morning
Consistency beats intensity. Reviewing 20 questions each morning before breakfast — before context switching begins — leads to dramatically better retention than marathon weekend sessions. We'll show you the data.