Cases of savant syndrome have inspired an electrical brain stimulation technique for boosting creative insight
By Allan W. Snyder , Sophie Ellwood and Richard P. Chi | Nov 29, 2012 | 2
When it comes to cultivating genius, talent matters, but motivation may matter more
By Daisy Yuhas | Nov 21, 2012 | 2
New research reveals that animals interact in surprisingly sophisticated ways
By Katherine Harmon | Nov 15, 2012 | 1
Renewing our commitment to gifted education is the key to a more innovative, productive and culturally rich society
By Rena F. Subotnik , Paula Olszewski-Kubilius and Frank C. Worrell | Nov 6, 2012 | 14
A “rage to master,” as observed in some precocious young artists, may help define extreme visual creativity
By Jennifer E. Drake and Ellen Winner | Nov 1, 2012 | 1
Outstanding creativity in all domains may stem from shared attributes and a common process of discovery
By Dean Keith Simonton | Oct 24, 2012 | 20
The minds of exceptionally creative people hold answers for us all
By The Editors | Oct 20, 2012 | 6
By Lauren F. Friedman | Oct 18, 2012
To what extent do we truly experience reality?
By Bruce Hood | Oct 12, 2012 | 4
By The Editors | Oct 1, 2012 | 5
Stress may be silently sabotaging success in school. Its effects are especially potent for children in poverty
By Clancy Blair | Sep 26, 2012 | 13
Recent studies indicate that some types of brain training can make you smarter
By John Jonides , Priti Shah , Martin Buschkuehl and Susanne M. Jaeggi | Sep 19, 2012 | 1
Scientists, politicians and celebrities are remaking schools as gyms for the brain where teachers build the mental brawn for attention, perseverance and emotional control
By Ingrid Wickelgren | Sep 12, 2012
How the costly race to enroll subjects in psychiatric research trials is harming patients and compromising treatment
By Gabriella Rosen | Sep 6, 2012 | 3
Understanding the psychology of online dating can turn a frustrating experience into a fruitful mission
By Eli J. Finkel , Paul W. Eastwick , Benjamin R. Karney , Harry T. Reis and Susan Sprecher | Aug 2, 2012 | 9
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