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·June 22, 2020·3 min read

Quantifying creativity to expand it? Better art begins with better understanding

Mixing materials allow for more varied and nuanced expressions of artistic creativity in children.

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·April 9, 2020·5 min read

Aha! + Aaaah: Creative insight triggers a neural reward signal

Neuroimaging study sheds light on what drove the evolutionary development of human creativity.

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·March 31, 2020·5 min read

Where in the brain does creativity come from? Evidence from jazz musicians

Using neuroimaging and EEG technology to analyze the brains of jazz musicians during improvisation, researchers shed light on which side of the brain controls creativity. Musicians relatively inexperienced at improvisation rely on the right hemisphere for creativity. More experienced improvisational jazz musicians show more activity in the left hemisphere when being creative.

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·March 30, 2020·4 min read

The placebo effect and psychedelic drugs: tripping on nothing?

Is it possible to have a psychedelic experience from taking a placebo alone? A new study says it is.

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·March 5, 2020·3 min read

Caffeine boosts problem-solving abilities, but not creativity

200mg of caffeine, the equivalent of a strong cup of coffee, helps boost problem solving skills, but has no effect on creative thinking.

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·February 14, 2020·4 min read

Mother nature and child development: Reshaping modern play spaces for children’s health

Allowing a child to play in nature helps improve their physical health, motor skills, learning ability, social development, and emotional wellbeing.

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·January 4, 2020·4 min read

Why bipolar disorder is becoming more ‘desirable’ than other mental illnesses

Researchers discuss why many feel a bipolar disorder diagnosis is "more desirable" compared to other mood disorders.

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·August 22, 2019·4 min read

‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

Those who microdose psychedelics report improved mood, greater focus, and increased creativity. A new study looks at the positive outcomes of microdosing and suggests others look at potential long-term negative consequences of using psychedelics.

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·August 15, 2019·4 min read

Being left-handed doesn’t mean you are right-brained – so what does it mean?

Researchers look at the myths and the facts about left-handedness.

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·July 8, 2019·3 min read

Want to boost creativity? Try playing Minecraft

Minecraft and other virtual building games can help improve creativity, a new study reports.

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·May 23, 2019·3 min read

Did 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.

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·May 23, 2019·3 min read

Creativity: A question of impulsiveness

The 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.