FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 23, 2019·3 min readCreativity: A question of impulsivenessThe effects of schedule autonomy on creative performance are dependent upon a person's level of impulsivity. The more impulsive a person is, the more creative they are. The reverse is true for those who are more controlled.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 4, 2019·2 min readDa Vinci’s hand impairment caused by nerve damage, not strokeTraumatic damage to the right upper arm, resulting in ulnar palsy, and not a stroke, may have been the reason for da Vinci's impaired painting skills later in life, researchers speculate.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 24, 2017·4 min readDaydreaming is Good – It Means You Are SmartA new study reveals people who report more frequent daydreaming scored higher on tests of intelligence and creativity. MRI scans also reveals more efficient brain systems for frequent daydreamers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 23, 2019·3 min readDid Leonardo da Vinci have ADHD?Researchers present a new hypothesis which may explain why da Vinci had so much trouble completing his work. A new study proposes da Vinci may have suffered from ADHD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 13, 2022·3 min readDoes Better Autobiographical Memory Enhance the Propensity for Creative Thinking?Study found no correlation to substantiate the claim that better autobiographical memory enhances creativity or creative thinking.Read More
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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 11, 2019·5 min readDoes Microdosing Improve Mood and Performance?A new study reports those who microdose psychedelics report improvements in attention and mental health. However, a number of people report an increase in neuroticism following six weeks of microdosing.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 15, 2023·5 min readDrawing Pictures Is Great for Children’s DevelopmentDrawing doesn't just inspire creativity in children, it also helps develop communication skills, learning, and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2023·9 min readDream to Create: Sleep Onset Boosts CreativityResearchers discovered targeted dream incubation during the sleep onset phase may enhance creativity. The study found that participants given a specific topic to dream about during this phase performed more creatively in tasks related to that topic. This 'targeted dream incubation' led to the generation of more creative stories compared to those who napped without a specific prompt or stayed awake. The study suggests that the brain makes wider connections between disparate concepts during this dream state, enhancing creative performance.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
FeaturedPsychology·September 15, 2016·2 min readFantasy Play Helps Creative Thinking in ChildrenResearchers report children who indulge in fantasy play could have a benefit when it comes to creative thinking.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2022·3 min readFinding Creativity Through MovementResearchers say the freedom to make self-determined movements may be key to flexible thinking and creativity.Read More
