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Feb 24, 2016 07:23 AM EST

What Bats are Telling Us About Directional Hearing in Humans

When you're talking with a person in a crowded place, you can focus your attention on the conversation you're having while ignoring the ones happening around you. But how is this possible?

Oct 22, 2015 10:08 AM EDT

New Talking-Ally Robot May be an Expert at Getting Your Attention

A newly created robot may be an expert at getting your attention.

Jul 02, 2015 03:14 PM EDT

Too Little Sleep Could Cause You To Lose Some Self-Control

A bad night's rest can mess with anyone's head. But did you know that poor sleep habits can also affect our self-control?

Jun 16, 2015 03:53 PM EDT

What We Pay Focus On May Result In Reoccuring Depression

For the study, researchers at Binghamton University recruited 160 women--60 of whom had dealt with depression in the past and 100 of whom had no history of depression. Each of the participants were shown a series of two faces, one with a neutral expression and the other with a sad or happy expressio...

Jun 11, 2015 11:54 PM EDT

Fidgeting Helps Kids With ADHD Concentrate

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may actually benefit from fidgeting. New findings published in the journal Child Neuropsychology reveals that this could help to boost cognitive performance, overall.

May 05, 2015 12:32 AM EDT

Is Your Lack Of Attention Messing Up Your Education?

Paying attention in school isn't always so easy. Now, researchers at the Universities of Nottingham and Bristol have found that inattentiveness at the age of 7 may be linked to an inability to perform well during high school exams.