While any child can become distracted in this way, a study found that the minds of children with untreated ADHD were more likely to simply go blank. More

While any child can become distracted in this way, a study found that the minds of children with untreated ADHD were more likely to simply go blank. More

Engaging in a heated, emotional discussion with a passenger can turn into a dangerous distraction for drivers. More

Engaging in a heated, emotional discussion with a passenger can turn into a dangerous distraction for drivers. More

A study indicates that when we're distracted by something visual, we can actually miss an unrelated smell. More

A study indicates that when we're distracted by something visual, we can actually miss an unrelated smell. More

Standing may lead to quick thinking when taking on cognitively demanding tasks. More

Standing may lead to quick thinking when taking on cognitively demanding tasks. More

Multitasking impaired students' overall memory but not their ability to identify and remember the most important material. More

Multitasking impaired students' overall memory but not their ability to identify and remember the most important material. More

Averaging the results from two independent participants improved screening accuracy, whether participants were looking at baggage scans or mammograms. More

Averaging the results from two independent participants improved screening accuracy, whether participants were looking at baggage scans or mammograms. More

Adults are good at remembering information they are told to focus on, while young children tend to pay attention to all the information presented, even when they were told to focus on one particular item. More

Adults are good at remembering information they are told to focus on, while young children tend to pay attention to all the information presented, even when they were told to focus on one particular item. More

Researchers hope some new findings may eventually generate guidelines to help teachers optimally design classrooms. More

Researchers hope some new findings may eventually generate guidelines to help teachers optimally design classrooms. More

Research is uncovering the various and sometimes overwhelming distractions that children face during a period when they have some of their most important learning to do. More

Research is uncovering the various and sometimes overwhelming distractions that children face during a period when they have some of their most important learning to do. More

A simulation study suggests that drivers' minds wander more often when they travel on empty roads compared to busy routes. More

A simulation study suggests that drivers' minds wander more often when they travel on empty roads compared to busy routes. More

Research suggests that in addition to making us eat more, distractions during meals may also make our food taste different. More

Research suggests that in addition to making us eat more, distractions during meals may also make our food taste different. More

Scientists are studying whether engaging in interesting tasks in an autonomous car might keep drivers awake and alert, or might distract them from preparing to take control of the vehicle when necessary. More

Scientists are studying whether engaging in interesting tasks in an autonomous car might keep drivers awake and alert, or might distract them from preparing to take control of the vehicle when necessary. More