Every few seconds, a text notification dings. A car horn blares outside the window. A coworker walks past. Most of the time, the brain handles these intrusions smoothly, filtering them out and staying ...

Memory has limits but can be improved with focus, chunking, and spaced repetition. Testing recall and reducing distractions ...

This simplified version of a figure from the research shows the rotation of subspace coding from many trials with correct vs. error respoonses. The blue arrow ...

If it feels harder to concentrate than it used to, it's not just you. Scientists say your brain is reacting exactly as it was ...

Scientists may have new answers to why pop-ups or notifications grab our attention. Turns out our attention is on a cycle, shifting seven to ten times per second. This rhythmic occurrence may be ...

The coronavirus has chained us to our screens more than ever before and confirmed how hard it is to wrest digital devices away from kids—of every age. For adults working from home, staring into ...

Scientists are beginning to explore the role of simple rituals like tea preparation in restoring mental clarity.

Research shows that averaging brain scans hides how individuals use their brains, offering new insights into personalized ...