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Attentional load affects multisensory integration, but not spatial processing

Can we accurately process what happens in the space around us, even when our mind is overloaded? In a recent study carried out by Maria Silvia Saccani and collaborators, more than 180 participants took part in two online experiments to address this question. Since potential asymmetries in spatial

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The impact of auditory distraction on visual memory encoding in older adults

In everyday life, we are constantly required to manage multiple tasks at once. Stimulus-rich environments force us to process diverse streams of information in parallel, putting our cognitive resources to the test. However, the natural cognitive decline associated with aging can reduce the ability

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