Analogous Thinking: The Genius of Mix-and-Match
Want to be more creative? One promising path to creativity is what's called analogous thinking. This approach suggests often you can...
Caveperson Chemistry: Rewriting Our Family Tree
Located in the mountains of southwestern Siberia, the Denisova Cave takes its name from a Russian hermit named Denis, rumored to have...
Mind Wandering, or Getting your Einstein On
Does your mind tend to wander? Most people believe that their minds wander about 10% of the time. Researchers at UC Santa Barbara put...
Robbing a bank with your wristwatch
As you stand in the check-out line this holiday season, you may find yourself wondering why two minutes in a loud, crowded store can feel...