Understanding a proof in a math textbook is one thing; being able to reconstruct it without help is a whole other beast entirely. My classmates and I learned this the hard way at university. Most of ...

In our previous study 1, subjects carried out an attentionally demanding letter-identification task 7 in the fovea while a coherently moving, random-dot display that was below the visibility threshold ...

When the human mind drifts away from a specific task, it may actually improve the ability to absorb hidden patterns in the environment. A new study suggests that this mental wandering facilitates a ...

During my career, I have at times struggled with the effectiveness of active learning in my classroom. But after reflecting and planning over the summer, I have always returned to school convinced ...

People who spent more time in mentally passive activities while sitting had a significantly higher risk of developing ...