August 26, 2024 Why children can’t pay attention to the task at hand A new study co-authored by professor Vladimir Sloutsky brings scientists closer to understanding why children "over-explore." https://news.osu.edu/why-children-cant-pay-attention-to-the-task-at-hand Filed In: Faculty and Staff Research Feature Media Appearance Related Stories Sep 30, 2026 New journal issue addresses undergraduate research funding cuts Sep 22, 2026 Staff Spotlight: Renee Alexander Sep 17, 2026 Kids’ brains are built for distraction. Sometimes that’s a good thing.
