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Science reveals people are capable of multitasking — it just requires practice New research reveals a mental workaround that is activated through repetition and experience.

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Science reveals people are capable of multitasking — it just requires practice New research reveals a mental workaround that is activated through repetition and experience.

Why it matters

Your brain is capable of learning to multitask without your realizing it, according to a new study.

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Claim 1: “A judge in Britain on Tuesday ruled against Prince Harry and other celebrities in a lawsuit that accused the publisher [Associated Newspapers].”
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Three independent web search results explicitly confirm that a British judge ruled against Prince Harry and other celebrities in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers (publisher of the Daily Mail).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — DMG Media (stylised in lowercase) is an intermediate holding company for Associated Newspapers, Northcliffe Media, Harmsworth Printing, Harmsworth Media and other subsidiaries of Daily Mail and Genera…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a fantasy novel by British author J. K. Rowling. It is the sixth and penultimate novel in the Harry Potter series, and takes place during Harry Potter's sixth…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (Henry Charles Albert David; born 15 September 1984), is a member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, and …
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Claim 2: “Your brain is capable of learning to multitask without your realizing it, according to a new study.”
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The provided web search results are for general study websites (Study.com, Studley AI) and do not contain any information regarding a scientific study on subconscious multitasking.
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web search NEUTRAL — Take online courses on Study.com that are fun and engaging. Pass exams to earn real college credit. Research schools and degrees to further your education.
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web search NEUTRAL — Need a Study.com Account? Simple & engaging videos to help you learn Unlimited access to 88,000+ lessons The lowest-cost way to earn college credit
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web search NEUTRAL — Master any subject with Studley AI. Trusted by more than 1,000,000 top students. Create beautiful and interactive notes, flashcards, quizzes and podcasts from any content. Study smarter, not harder.
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Claim 3: “Three teams have developed membranes that can efficiently separate hydrocarbons in crude oil.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm the development of membranes for separating crude oil/hydrocarbons, including an international research team, US engineers, and researchers using cross-linking polyamides.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 25, 2026 ... An international research has developed a membrane technology that could significantly reduce the energy required for crude oil refining by ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Membranes made via cross-linking polyamides are currently used in reverse osmosis and are capable of very selective separation near the thermodynamic minimum, ...
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web search NEUTRAL — May 23, 2025 ... US engineers develop membrane to separate crude oil by molecule size, cutting emissions and energy use by 90%.
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Claim 4: “Chinese scientists find the best way to nuke an asteroid on its way to impact Earth”
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The provided evidence consists of general information about the Chinese language, geography, and culture; there is no mention of asteroid deflection or nuclear research.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chinese characters are among the oldest writing systems on Earth, with a literary tradition dating back millennia to the Chinese classics. China is the birthplace of Confucianism and Daoism, which for…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 28, 2025 · Chinese culture spans thousands of years, blending philosophy, art, festivals, cuisine, and traditions that continue to shape modern life and global heritage.
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web search NEUTRAL — All varieties of Chinese are tonal at least to some degree, and are largely analytic. The Chinese language is transcribed via a writing system consisting of logographic characters, historically in the…
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