Humans are innately well-equipped to complete procedural tasks, such as following a recipe and assembling furniture. While completing these tasks, however, people can sometimes encounter visual ...

Cell phone distraction while on the job is becoming a serious problem. A new study, Digital Distraction & Workplace Safety, issued by Screen Education, reported that survey respondents estimated that ...

Eating, drinking and other manual activities are the most dangerous distractions for drivers, University of Canberra researchers have found. Their recent study also found auditory distractions, like ...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month — a good time to be mindful about potential hazards on the road. Laura Adams, senior analyst with Aceable, an Austin, Texas-based driver education company, ...

In a world defined by an epidemic of distraction, the most focused leaders are creating momentum, one deliberate choice at a time, against a rising tide of noise and interruption. Every alert, every ...

Scientists have conducted an experiment using thermal imaging and wearable sensors to better understand the stress and performance patterns of so-called knowledge workers. With seemingly endless ...

A research team found that haptic feedback (such as vibration feedback) causes distraction, but this loss of focus lasts only for about one second. The findings can help designers improve the ...

If you’re someone who struggles to stay on task or simply want to boost your productivity as the new year approaches, there are several apps and extensions you can try that are designed to help you ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an integral part of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and its mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce ...