We've seen dream engineering in blockbuster movies like Christopher Nolan's Inception, and a new study shows that the science ...

For many years, the idea that “sleeping on it” would provide an individual with some time in which their subconscious mind would work through a problem or problems has generally been accepted as ...

Hearing a sound while working on a complex puzzle, and then hearing it again during sleep, helped lucid dreamers better ...

Dreams appear to allow the brain to break free creatively in ways the conscious mind can not In A Nutshell Researchers ...

A recent study by Northwestern University researchers suggests that controlling dreams could aid in problem-solving, moving dream control from science fiction to scientific fact.

Math puzzles test readers' critical thinking skills by challenging them to solve problems. Math puzzles can boost analytical ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When 2D puzzles are no longer exciting, 3D brain teasers are the way. These handheld puzzles require ...

A pair of Carnegie Mellon University researchers recently discovered hints that the process of compressing information can solve complex reasoning tasks without pre-training on a large number of ...

One brain teaser that's currently stumping people involves fixing the equation shown below by making a small adjustment. This fun challenge is a great way to test both your math skills and creative ...

A groundbreaking topical gene therapy for 'butterfly skin disease' has transformed rare disease treatment. Suma Krishnan's innovative approach, applying genetic medicine directly to the skin, led to ...

Ever been told to 'sleep on it'? A new study reveals how sound cues during REM sleep can guide your dreams to solve complex problems and boost creativity. Discover the science behind it.