For years, experts said multitasking was a myth. A new Georgetown study just proved that with the right training, your brain ...

Scientists have long said we can’t multitask. A new study says we can - ‘This is unlocking a whole new set of questions,’ one ...

A new study reveals that extensive training rewires the brain, offloading automated skills to the temporal cortex to allow ...

New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a ...

The modern world celebrates the multitasker. We praise those who can answer emails while on conference calls, scroll social media during TV shows, and text while walking. But behind this apparent ...

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New research reveals a mental workaround that is activated through repetition and experience.

Only 2.5% of people can genuinely multitask. Here’s what the science says about switch costs and how to get your focus back.

When you think you’re multitasking—responding to emails while listening to a conference call while monitoring chat messages—your brain is actually rapidly switching between tasks rather than ...

New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a ...

"Modern work environments are fast-paced, and employers value employees who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Learning to manage your time and be productive by multitasking is a great skill ...