And can anyone really be good at it? Our capacity to juggle several tasks at once is among the most important capabilities of ...

My everyday workflow revolves around browser-based services, and a long-lasting tablet like the iPad is the perfect on-the-go device for me. In fact, I’ve documented my adventures with the iPad as my ...

Nik Ershov is the founder of Waverox, a mind tracker and wellness app that helps you to gain productivity and combat stress. In a world where multitasking is often extolled as a valuable skill, the ...

Multitasking performance stems from the speed of information exchange between inner and outer regions of the brain, according to new research in eNeuro. Doing two things at once courts disaster, as ...

While humans can improve their ability to switch between two tasks, monotasking–doing one thing at a time–is far more efficient. Although numerous studies tell us remote working boosts efficiency, ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

Telling youths who are juggling multiple electronic devices to 'focus on the task at hand' may not always be good advice, according to research. Contrary to popular belief that multitasking leads to ...

Nicholas Carr's new book The Shallows argues that multitasking and Internet-fueled distraction are reducing our ability to focus on sophisticated linear arguments. This view has clearly struck a chord ...