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A new study from Georgetown University just revealed that your brain is capable of multitasking. It simply needs to be trained to do so. For years, we’ve been told that focusing on two things at once ...

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New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-held understanding of how humans master complex skills, suggesting ...

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