From the University of Alberta press release via EurekAlert!: Talking on a hands-free device while behind the wheel can lead to a sharp increase in errors that could imperil other… Read more »
From the Newcastle University press release via ScienceDaily: Scientists at Newcastle University have shed new light on how the brain tunes in to relevant information. Publishing in Neuron, the team… Read more »
From the University of Granada press release via AlphaGalileo: An article published in the journal, Plos One, confirms that good physical health is related to a better functioning of both… Read more »
From the University of Florida press release via MedicalXpress: We’ve all been there: You’re at work deeply immersed in a project when suddenly you start thinking about your weekend plans…. Read more »
From the Harvard University press release via ScienceDaily: The number of online educational offerings has exploded in recent years, but their rapid rise has spawned a critical question: Can such… Read more »
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Mindfulness training may help to boost standardized test scores and improve working memory, according to a new study in Psychological Science, a… Read more »
From the Public Library of Science press release via EurekAlert!: A one-sided cellphone conversation in the background is likely to be much more distracting than overhearing a conversation between two… Read more »
From the American Academy of Neurology press release via Newswise: People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have cognitive problems, or problems with memory, attention, and concentration, have more damage to… Read more »
From the UW Madison press release via MedicalXpress: Neuroscientists should help to develop compelling digital games that boost brain function and improve well-being, say two professors specializing in the field… Read more »
From the Cell Press press release via EurekAlert!: Much to the chagrin of parents who think their kids should spend less time playing video games and more time studying, time… Read more »
