Neuroscience·March 5, 2012·2 min readScientists Search for Source of CreativityIt takes two to tango. Two hemispheres of your brain, that is. USC researchers are working to pin down the...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2013·5 min readSuppressing the Brain’s “Filter” Can Improve Performance in Creative TasksResearchers discover reducing cognitive control can boost performance when completing creative tasks.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·June 8, 2015·3 min readDoes Creativity Share a Genetic Root With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?According to a new study, genes linked to creativity could also increase the risk of developing some psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 27, 2015·4 min readSarcasm Has Creative Benefits When People Trust One AnotherA new study reports sarcasm can be beneficial to the creative process.Read More
AutismFeatured·August 13, 2015·4 min readExploring the Relationship Between Autism and CreativityAccording to researchers, people with high levels of autistic traits are more likely to produce creative ideas.Read More
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Featured·November 12, 2015·2 min read“Chatting” with Watson Sparks More Creativity in HumansResearchers are partnering with IBM's Watson to advance how computers could help humans to be able to solve problems more creatively.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience·November 20, 2015·2 min readHow the Brain Forms Original and Creative IdeasResearchers report that developing original and creative ideas requires the simultaneous activation of two different brain networks.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 4, 2016·4 min readHappy and Sad Music Evoke Different Neural PatternsAccording to a new study, the workings of neural circuits associated with creativity are significantly altered when artists are actively attempting to express emotion.Read More