Scientists discover how the brain rewires itself to truly multitask

Researchers at Georgetown University have uncovered new evidence that the brain physically reorganizes itself as people master a skill, allowing well-practiced tasks to become automatic. The findings challenge the long-standing

Children’s emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses increased 170% over past decade

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The number of children who sought treatment at emergency departments for heat-related illnesses increased by 170% from 2012–2023 at two large children’s hospitals, according to research

“Existential risk” – Why scientists are racing to define consciousness

As artificial intelligence continues to advance and ethical concerns grow alongside it, scientists say the need to understand consciousness has reached a critical point. In a new review published in