Thinking

Blinking isn’t just about keeping eyes moist. New research suggests we blink less when listening becomes hard, with each pause reflecting increased focus. The findings hint that blinking may track how hard our brains are working to listen among noise.

Using Google might spark your creativity, or it might stifle it, but this depends on the circumstances, according to a new study. We know the internet isn’t going anywhere, but we may need to hold on to our humanity to use technology more effectively.

A new study out of Northwestern University has found the old advice of solving a problem by "sleeping on it" is not only true, but can be improved by using sound cues to manipulate our brain while we sleep.

Research has revealed a dose of psilocybin can result in improvements to a person's creative thinking abilities, lasting up to 7 days past the initial use. The study suggests a possible "window of opportunity" in the days following a dose could be effectively used for therapeutic interventions.

The Melon EEG headband is an interesting new entry in the cognitive gadget marketplace that is designed to measure "focus."