As the first generation that interacted with digital technology reaches an age where dementia risks emerge, scientists have asked the question: Is there a correlation between digital technology use ...

In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn ...

People of all ages now grow up — and grow old — immersed in digital screens, generating concerns about the potential effects on the brain. On the one hand, researchers warn of “digital dementia” in ...

Engagement with digital technology was associated with a 58 percent reduced risk of cognitive impairment in people middle-aged and older, according to a study in the journal Nature Human Behavior.

Several years ago, Jared Cooney Horvath’s interest in teaching took a scientific turn. He entered teaching during a period he calls “the decade of the brain” — when much of the buzz around education ...

In March, China’s Xi Jinping announced that “digital twin” technology, which uses computer simulation to manage real-world systems, is one of six “new productive forces” in which his nation will lead ...

The toy industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years as digital technology reshapes the way children play and interact with toys. Gone are the days when simple dolls and action ...

Education technology (or edtech) in K-12 education has become an integral part of modern learning environments, transforming how students engage with content, teachers, and each other. The integration ...

Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. Over the past few years, schools and policymakers were focused on ...

Welcome to 2025! The cars drive themselves (sometimes right into the back of a parked police car)! The AI answers your questions (often peppered with “facts” about events that never occurred)! You can ...