When we learn a new skill, the brain has to decide—cell by cell—what to change. New research from MIT suggests it can do that with surprising precision, sending targeted feedback to individual neurons ...

Surprise parties. Marriage proposals. Sports upsets. Bank collapses. Military sneak attacks. Why do some unexpected events ...

The Pomodoro technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo, is a time-management method that recommends focused periods of work — usually a 25-minute work session — punctuated with brief breaks. Cirillo ...

Midterms and test-taking time are one of the most stressful times of the semester for students. Oftentimes, being overwhelmed with work and struggling with stress both inside and out of classes leads ...

While technology has potential to distract students, it can also boost engagement and help them actively demonstrate their learning.

A large body of evidence demonstrates the use of technology in schools is nuanced, with more downsides to technology use than most people expect.

More than two centuries later, with the subsequent threats of printed books, television, calculators, and computers behind us, generative AI is the intellectual catastrophe of the moment, poised to ...

Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...

People who interact with chatbots for emotional support or other personal reasons are likelier to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, a new study finds. The researchers from Mass General Brigham ...

A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say. By Emily Anthes For a cow, Veronika has had what might ...

Imad was a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from Texas, Imad started his journalism career in 2013 and has amassed bylines with The New York Times, The Washington Post, ...

The debate over whether AI belongs in the corporate boardroom appears to be over — at least for those responsible for generating revenue. Seven in 10 enterprise revenue leaders now trust AI to ...