For many years, the idea that “sleeping on it” would provide an individual with some time in which their subconscious mind ...

Individuals with strong attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, related to inefficient cognitive executive function, may experience a surprising benefit: a natural inclination toward ...

New research now shows how dreams during REM sleep help the brain rethink problems and find creative solutions naturally.

One of the most effective and engaging learning tools I have used in more than 20 years of teaching graduate students is the case study method. This approach often brings about robust discussion, ...

New research from Northwestern University suggests that dreams may play a more active role in creative problem-solving than previously demonstrated.

The robot moved its arm, picked up an orange cone, moved around an obstacle and gingerly picked up another cone. The robotics team from Masuk High School constructed and programmed their robot to move ...

As we navigate the complex labyrinth of problem-solving, we often find ourselves stuck in the monochromatic monotony of a single perspective. Edward De Bono, a pioneer in the field of lateral and ...

If you have been every stuck in a rut, trying to solve a persistent problem, where every traditional brainstorming session leaves you with the same uninspired ideas. You might be interested in a new ...

Rapid prototyping processes, part of design thinking, can lead to an abundance of fresh ideas. In last week’s column, we shared how biopharmaceutical company AbbVie uses design thinking to humanize ...

Among all the talents, attributes, traits, and habits that make for a high- level team member, the ability to confront and creatively solve problems is right there at the top of the list. There is a ...