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

When too much is too much: Computers may be renowned for their multitasking abilities (crunching numbers, formating files, playing video, and searching for extraterrestrial life nearly simultaneously ...

A Stanford test challenges multitasking abilities by having participants count red arrows, revealing how divided attention affects focus and perception. As California highway slides toward sea, the ...