Creativity
Study: Listening to Music Can Impair Creativity
Researchers conducted a series of experiments involving verbal insight problems to study creative thinking.
What is tES? People Zap Their Brain for Creativity
People are building the devices at home.
Brains Of Creative People Have Stronger Connections
Imaging reveals a key feature in the brains of creative people.
Can Brain Damage Unlock Hidden Artistic Talents?
Cases of "sudden savant syndrome" include a surgeon struck by lightning who then became an accomplished pianist.
Creative People Literally See the World Differently
Experiments show people who are more "open" are more creative, and these people have different visual experiences, experiments show.
Is LSD Making a Comeback?
The psychedelic drug has long had reputed benefits—but evidence remains anecdotal.
The Unknown Advantages of Synesthesia
Synesthesia affects people's senses and how they perceive numbers, sounds, colors and more.
Five Ways to Turn Your Child Into a Creative Genius
No need to ban the TV and touchscreens just yet...
The Creative Power of Meeting Eyeball to Eyeball
Meeting face to face beats long distance telephone and video conferencing every time.
Using Pictionary to Study Creativity and the Brain
Researchers at Stanford are trying to see what parts of the brain underlie creativity.