Stretching your ability to focus is good for the brain. Paying close attention like that encourages the brain to pump more acetylcholine (a brain chemical important for learning, attention, and memory ...

Taking notes digitally is convenient, but if your goal is retention, it may not be your best bet. Try handwriting instead.

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If you are putting coins into a pop or other type of machine you usually aren’t going to find the location to put the coins in on the left side. It’s a right-handed world as well for credit cards and ...

Last Word is New Scientist’s long-running series in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions, ranging ...

What if the secret to unlocking your best writing lies not in your creativity but in how you ask for help? As AI tools continue to transform the way we write, the art of crafting the perfect prompt ...

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover your costs on Social Security alone, that's understandable -- even if your ...

Ms. Anderson and Ms. Winthrop are the authors of “The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better.” As the new school year gets underway, artificial intelligence is ...

Experts see a lot of people who might have avoided their aches and pains. Here are a few of their favorite tips. By Hilary Achauer When you end up in a physical therapist’s office, it’s usually ...

For nearly a decade, Kevin Kelsey has taught English to Alachua County students. Now, as he begins another year at Gainesville High School, he fears federal policy changes are eroding protections for ...