Erin O’Brien owns over 500 jigsaw puzzles — and has at least that many stories about them to match. Ever wondered which puzzles are worth your time and sanity? Can you become emotionally attached to a ...

LICONN is the Danzl group's newest microscopy technique. It acts like a meticulous puzzle solver, assembling the intricate brain networks by piecing together the finest neuronal processes and ...

Researchers at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute found that people’s brain activity varied more when viewing abstract art, as compared with representational art. This was especially true in the default ...

These paintings are both by the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian but display strikingly different styles. The house on the left is representational; the colorful squares on the right are more abstract.

Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently. When you look at an abstract painting, study it in ...

I recently Googled relevant psychology, neuroscience, aging, and education websites to get a sense of the kind of research being conducted on the relationship between puzzles and general brain ...

The puzzle has caused many users to scratch their heads, as the logic behind the answers is far from obvious. (Also read: Brain teaser: 99% failed to figure out the right answer. Are you among the ...

A puzzling riddle shared on Facebook challenges users: how much does a store lose after a $100 theft and a purchase of $70? If you are a fan of mind-boggling riddles, this brain teaser is built ...

Self Reflected' is being called the most complex and detailed artistic depiction of our brain ever. The artwork was designed so everyone can marvel at the wonder of human consciousness.

How can something scratch your brain ... deeply,” Bayramyan said, listing puzzles and complex ideas as a couple of examples. That’s what Kritsas believes is the biggest contributor, too. “The cause of ...

Without the right side of the brain’s input, the left side of the brain can create non-realistic, distorted fantastic images which can result in the world being seen as uncanny as we shall see.