Mind wandering is an intriguing phenomenon—the average person spends up to 50% of their waking hours in this semi-dreamlike state. While it is notorious for undermining performance on tasks requiring ...

For more than 90 years, the Core curriculum at the University of Chicago has formed the basis for undergraduate students’ academic journey through the College. Yet the Core’s transformative impact ...

Daydreaming may often be seen as the ultimate time-wasting activity. However, researchers are now showing that letting your mind wander may have more benefits than previously thought. A recent study ...

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Learning provides educators and professional development trainers with the opportunity to study mind, brain, and education science within ...

Share on Pinterest Allowing our minds to wander during mechanical tasks could actually help boost our learning capacity, a recent study suggests. Image credit: Lucas Ottone/Stocksy. Daydreaming may ...