SA Special Editions

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

Personal experiences and character traits alone may not be enough to produce a prodigy. It takes a village

Zapping the cranium may juice up neuron circuits, and use is rising—but there might be a cognitive price

How can you stay sharp into old age? It is not just a matter of winning the genetic lottery. What you do can make a difference

Hundreds of toys promise to help babies read, learn, do math and walk earlier than expected—many without scientific backing

Believing in people’s ability to change can help thwart teen depression, spur workplace creativity and ease political conflict

Intelligence is not the same as critical thinking—and the difference matters

A long-running investigation of exceptional children reveals what it takes to produce the scientists who will lead the 21st century

A step-by-step guide to your next creative breakthrough

A blow to the head can sometimes unmask hidden artistic or intellectual gifts. Might we all have hidden capacities that could be unleashed without brain injury?

Artificial intelligence has staged a revival by starting to incorporate what we know about how children learn

Renewing our commitment to gifted and talented education is the key to a more innovative, productive and culturally rich society

How a misplaced emphasis on genius subtly discourages women and Black people from certain academic fields

Brain studies suggest new ways to improve reading, writing and arithmetic—and even social skills

The Unusual Box test—and what it means

Ever rising IQ scores suggest that future generations will make us seem like dimwits in comparison