This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American A new study published in Proceedings of the ...

The planarian is nobody's idea of a genius. A flatworm shaped like a comma, it can be found wriggling through the muck of lakes and ponds worldwide. Its pin-size head has a microscopic structure that ...

Imagine tackling a complex math problem, debugging a tricky piece of code, or navigating a challenging scientific question. Frustrating, right? We’ve all been there—staring at the issue, wishing for a ...

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Have you ever found yourself frustrated by how even the smartest AI systems sometimes fall short when faced with truly complex problems? Whether it’s navigating intricate financial decisions, ...

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A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...

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