Scientists have long said we can’t multitask. A new study says we can

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

The brain can unlock true multitasking after intensive training

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

Multitasking isn't one skill: New study reveals it's a mix of general and specific abilities

From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a ...

The Multitasking Myth: Why Only 2.5% of People Are “Supertaskers” Whose Brains Work Smarter, Not Harder

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

Research Shows Multitasking Slows Reaction Time and Hurts Memory for 97.5% of People

Confident you can multitask? Research shows the most certain people are usually worst at it. Here’s what brain science ...
Daily Sundial

Research Study Shows That Multitasking Can Be a Challenge

Recently, a scientific research study was published in a reputable medical journal showing that multitasking can be a significant challenge. When people talk about multitasking, they usually focus on ...
ABC7

You're not that great at multitasking, study says

BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- A new study suggest humans may not be as good at multitasking as they believe. New research in the Journal Neuroscience revealed the brain is automatically tuning people and ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Clinicians spend a third of patient visits multitasking while using EHRs, study shows

The amount of time clinicians spend multitasking while using EHRs exceeds the amount of time clinicians are silent while using EHRs, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows. The study ...