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From Slot Machines to Self-Tracking Devices: An Anthropologist Story
By Priya Ramaiah published
Anthropologist Natasha Schüll seeks to understand our connections and responses to machines and technology.

Too Much Screen Time May Worsen Kids' Ability to Read Emotions
By Kelly Dickerson published
New research suggests that spending more time with electronic devices and less time with face-to-face interaction is making kids worse at recognizing and reading emotions in others.

Focus! Distractions Kill Both Time and Quality
By Cyrus Foroughi published
Distraction saps the quality of your work, not just the speed.

Unleashing the Power of the Bilingual Mind (Op-Ed)
By Anna Beres published
Can mixing languages in your mind help you learn both?

Photos: 'Smart' Garden Remodels Itself Based on People's Moods
By Denise Chow published
A "smart" garden, designed by researchers in the United Kingdom, can change the way it looks depending on the reactions of people on Twitter.
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