When humans tackle many everyday tasks, ranging from driving to completing household chores and work assignments, they rely ...

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 at Leipzig ...

Scientists just discovered ancient brain cells that revealed a hidden “focus switch” in the brain, helping to block distractions. The research team at John Hopkins University discovered a tiny group ...

Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music. The idea that music can improve learning has been around for decades. The “Mozart Effect,” is ...