Vocal learning, problem solving, and brain size among some birds may have evolved in tandem, perhaps as a way to increase biological fitness.

Solving mathematical equations is only part of the job. Students should be spending more time thinking about the human dimensions of the problems they are trying to solve.

A love of mathematics could help sports stars solve problems on court.

Research shows multiple social and cognitive benefits of playing video games.

Avoiding the worst options can be as key to problem solving as finding the best option. New research digs into how the brain knows it's on the wrong track.

When solving problems, we tend to rely on things that have worked in the past, which psycholgists call "fixation." Other ideas may get you out of the rut.

As the pandemic drags on, uncertainty and fears about health and safety mix with confusion and challenges tied to re-opening society. You need flexibility when picking your coping strategies.

Language aptitude is a better predictor of learning to code than math skills, researchers find.