In a new study, bumble bees solve a completely novel object-manipulation task. What makes this behavior especially remarkable ...

Bumblebees appear to be capable of coming up with creative solutions to new problems to get a sugary reward—and their ...

Some readers may solve the problem procedurally: line up the two numbers, add the ones column, carry the one, and add the tens to get 43. Others might instead notice a creative shortcut: 29 + 14 is ...

Each variable represents a specific influence in a person’s life. “X” refers to inheritance: family background, environment, and circumstances beyond individual control. The lowercase “i” represents ...

The findings, published in Personality and Individual Differences, show that people with strong ADHD symptoms, such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that can impair some aspects of daily ...

The New York State Education Department is pushing new math guidelines, including a recommendation that teachers stop giving timed quizzes — because it stresses students out. The new guidelines also ...

You probably don’t need more time. By Jancee Dunn When I look back on all the major decisions I’ve dithered over, I could scream. It took me a decade to commit to becoming a parent. I wavered for a ...

Abstract: This paper presents the application of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), integrated with the CDIO (Conceive - Design - Implement - Operate) framework, to enhance the ...

For years, I've watched the Pentagon's innovation process with the same mixture of frustration and respect that a coach feels for a team with immense potential but a flawed game plan. So when I heard ...

Creating opportunities to talk about math builds understanding and strengthens language development for all students—and particularly English language learners. The National Council of Teachers of ...