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Scientists tracked kids for 8 years — the screen time result was unexpected

ScienceDailyMonday, August 17, 2026 at 6:41 AM

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Scientists tracked kids for 8 years — the screen time result was unexpected
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An eight-year Finnish study found that children who spent more time on screens tended to show better cognitive processing as teenagers, challenging common assumptions about screen use.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. An eight-year Finnish study found that children who spent more time on screens tended to show better cognitive processing as teenagers, challenging common assumptions about screen use.

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An eight-year Finnish study found that children who spent more time on screens tended to show better cognitive processing as teenagers, challenging common assumptions about screen use.

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