SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 13, 2026Scientific American

Are attention spans really shrinking? What the science says

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Task-switching has accelerated sharply—from 2.5 minutes per task in the mid-2000s to just 47 seconds today—but our core focus ability remains intact. The problem is habit, not biology, so better environments and mindfulness can help.

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