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 ...

Chinese researchers are on the brink of pioneering a groundbreaking approach to developing 'AI scientists capable of conducting experiments and solving scientific problems. Recent advances in deep ...

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Imagine Jo: Everyone in Jo's life recognizes her as an outstanding problem solver. She's the type of person who seems capable ...

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 ...

Problems continuously arise in organizational life, making problem-solving an essential skill for leaders. Leaders who are good at tackling conundrums are likely to be more effective at overcoming ...

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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