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

Got a problem? Science says you should sleep on it.

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 ...

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

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.

NPR's Short Wave talks about babies' perceptions of rhythm, how sleep may help us solve puzzles and why snakes may be able to fast so long.

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

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 ...

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