In A Nutshell The brain’s attention system does not hold steady; it cycles through windows of vulnerability roughly 7 times per second, driven by a neural rhythm called theta oscillations. A second, ...

As sure as the brain is prone to distraction, it can also return its focus to the task at hand. A new study in animals by scientists at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory of MIT shows how ...

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 human brain can learn through experience to filter out disturbing and distracting stimuli -- such as a glaring roadside billboard or a flashing banner on the internet. Scientists have used ...

Modern work is testing the limits of the human mind. We operate in an environment defined by constant notifications, relentless context-switching and accelerating expectations, yet our brains are ...

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 ...

Starting the year with a broken brain? We asked experts how you can get your focus back. By Simar Bajaj It’s no wonder our attention spans are shrinking. When we’re engaged with the world in front of ...

Discover five practical strategies to improve focus in a world full of distractions and train your mind to stay productive, clear, and deeply concentrated.

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...