Posts Tagged ‘creativity’
To get creative, shed brain’s thought filter
U. PENNSYLVANIA (US) — Blocking the brain’s prefrontal cortex—the part that works as a kind of filter to keep out irrelevant thoughts—can improve performance when completing creative tasks, new research shows. Continue…
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:13 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Jan 8, 2013 11:41 - 3 Comments
Captive hyenas think ‘outside the box’
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — The creativity of hyenas in captivity make them better puzzle-solvers than their counterparts in the wild. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 28, 2012 16:20 - 0 Comments
Jury still out on benefits of ‘pretend play’
U. VIRGINIA (US) — Pretend play can be fun for preschool children, but it may not be as crucial to a child’s development as previously believed. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 21, 2012 15:14 - 3 Comments
Creativity may be a nerd’s best revenge
JOHNS HOPKINS / CORNELL (US) — Social rejection can enhance creativity—if the person has a strong sense of personal independence. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 9, 2012 8:34 - 0 Comments
‘Social play’ classes keep doctors sharp
PENN STATE (US) — Mini-courses in the humanities that stimulate creative juices and add variety to doctors’ daily routines sharpen critical thinking skills and improve job satisfaction, a new study shows. (more…)
Top Stories - Nov 8, 2011 11:26 - 4 Comments
Xbox bonus? Kids who play are more creative
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Kids who play video games tend to be more creative, regardless of whether the games are violent or nonviolent. (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 11, 2011 13:53 - 5 Comments
Autonomy sparks on-the-job passion
U. WASHINGTON-SEATTLE (US) — The key to developing passionate and creative employees is giving them autonomy, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 21, 2010 12:00 - 0 Comments
Travel delay? Time for an ‘aha!’ moment
WASHINGTON-ST. LOUIS (US)—The volcanic ash that has grounded flights around the globe has left stranded travelers with lots of time to think—perhaps more creatively. (more…)
