
The Origins of Creativity
New evidence of ancient ingenuity forces scientists to reconsider when our ancestors started thinking outside the box

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The Origins of Creativity
New evidence of ancient ingenuity forces scientists to reconsider when our ancestors started thinking outside the box

Predicting Artistic Brilliance
A “rage to master,” as observed in some precocious young artists, may help define extreme visual creativity

So You Want to Be a Genius
When it comes to cultivating genius, talent matters, but motivation may matter more

The Science of Genius
Outstanding creativity in all domains may stem from shared attributes and a common process of discovery

The Unleashed Mind
Highly creative people often seem weirder than the rest of us. Now researchers know why

A Deep Dive into the Mind of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson
The rise and fall of the Beach Boys leader shows how crucial the brain's executive function is to creativity

Leonardo da Vinci, Neuroscientist
Creativity may be defined as productivity marked by originality. Leonardo's studies of the brain were as creative as his art

Unveiling the Real Evil Genius
Creative people are better at rationalizing small ethical lapses that can spiral out of control

Answers in Your Dreams
When you dream, you enter an alternative state of consciousness—a time when true inspiration can strike

Lucid Dream Analysis Could Tap the Creative Unconscious
Becoming aware of your sleeping self could relieve anxiety or tap the creative unconscious

Living in an Imaginary World
Daydreaming can help solve problems, trigger creativity, and inspire great works of art and science. When it becomes compulsive, however, the consequences can be dire

The Serious Need for Play
Free, imaginative play is crucial for normal social, emotional and cognitive development. It makes us better adjusted, smarter and less stressed

Your Fertile Brain at Work
Scientists have mapped the innovative mind so that we can remake our own in its image

Let Your Creativity Soar
In a discussion with Scientific American editor in chief Mariette DiChristina, three noted experts on creativity, each with a very different perspective and background, reveal powerful ways to unleash your creative self

Triumph of the City: Engines of Innovation
Most of humanity now lives in a metropolis. That simple fact helps to fuel our continued success as a species

Cities Become More Creative and Efficient as They Grow
New science reveals why cities become more creative and efficient as they grow

Boost Creativity with Electric Brain Stimulation
The extraordinary abilities of savants have inspired a brain-stimulation technique for enabling creative insight