Neuroscientists analyzed the brain waves of 32 jazz guitarists as they improvised to chords and rhythms. Their findings suggest 2 key principles support innovative thinking.

The pros and pitfalls of this type of thinking

Decades ago, the international community codified science as a cultural right and protected expression of human creativity. Reaffirming science’s value can help it better serve humanity.

Research suggests magicians lack magical thinking.

For entrepreneurs, being unapologetically weird can be an advantage. But, it can also be a liability, a new study shows.

Left alone with their own thoughts, creative people know just what to do.

Occasional boredom at work is normal and healthy, but if you’re stuck in it long term it can damage your wellbeing.

Now that AI systems can generate realistic images and convincing prose, are creative and knowledge workers endangered or poised for productivity gains? A panel of experts says it’s not so clear-cut.

Looking at emotional situations in a different way can boost creativity among people who tend to think more conventionally, a study finds.

"Although the peak of patents awarded are for those in midlife, there are inventors who are patenting well into later life."