Why do we get distracted? Whether you're trying to hold a conversation at a busy restaurant or read on a crowded train, our brains sometimes struggle to pay attention. And while that might be annoying ...

Most students do not complain of a lack of intelligence anymore. They complain of something subtler and more unsettling: the inability to stay with a page, a lecture, or even a line of thought.

Research shows that as individuals learn and acquire a new skill, their brain structure and activity changes. But how do more ...

Nearly everyone has experienced it: After a night of poor sleep, you don't feel as alert as you should. Your brain might seem foggy, and your mind drifts off when you should be paying attention. A new ...

Jared McFarlane, a neuroscience Ph.D. student at BYU, has begun a research project investigating the ways social media may affect attention and memory. An essential part of getting a Ph.D. for any ...