Finding the Positive in Negative Space
Returning to art after 25 years of being a working mother has changed the way I see the world—and myself.
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Why Is Hollywood So Liberal?
New research provides one possible answer: Highly creative people have a stronger ability to see things from other people's perspectives.
Listening to Music Impairs Creativity
New research suggests that background music, with or without lyrics, "consistently disrupts creative performance."
Microdosing May Increase Creativity
A small study from the Netherlands finds that a few grams of hallucinogenic truffles can stimulate the imagination.
Women Are Superior Wordsmiths From an Early Age
By fourth grade, girls are better than boys at reading and, especially, writing. New research finds this gap then increases as they get older.
The Link Between Creativity and Emotional Intelligence
New research finds the ability to recognize and manage feelings is beneficial to the creative process.
Making Music Builds a More Efficient Brain
There's new evidence that the brains of musicians and bilinguals require less effort to perform cognitive tasks.
For Artists, Traumatic Childhoods Can Lead to More Intense Creative Experiences
Performing can be a way of letting go of one's sense of self.
Breaking Down Virtual-Reality Walls May Boost Creativity
Chinese researchers demonstrate how high-tech tools can be used to harness the power of metaphor.
Who Am I? You May Find the Answer Abroad.
New research finds living abroad helps people discern their true natures from culturally imposed traits and values.