Academic performance dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and students are not bouncing back. A study conducted by the Northwest Evaluation Association looked at test scores of students ...

We are quite good at spotting unexpected objects while focused on another activity if they are moving fast, reveals a new study by a team of New York University researchers. Their findings cast doubt ...

You are driving on a highway, trying to recall the items you need to grab at the grocery store. Milk, eggs, tomatoes … what was the last one? Suddenly, as you focus on the list, you realize you've ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American If there is one book that every human should ...