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Brain area responsible for problem solving finally identified
Fluid intelligence is thought to be a key feature involved in “active thinking” - a set of complex mental processes involved in abstraction.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2023


Changing feelings can boost creativity for conventional thinkers
Researchers found that conventional thinkers, those who rank low on openness to new ideas and experiences, came up with more creative ideas.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 26, 2022


Do benefits of physical, mental activity on thinking differ for men and women?
Physical and mental activity help preserve thinking skills and delay dementia. Study suggests that these benefits may vary for men and women
Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2022


Does artificial intelligence think like a human?
A new technique compares the reasoning of a machine-learning model to that of a human, so the user can see patterns in the model’s behavior.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2022
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