NPR's Short Wave talks about babies' perceptions of rhythm, how sleep may help us solve puzzles and why snakes may be able to fast so long.

We've all heard the best approach to solve a problem is to "sleep on it." It turns out there may be more truth to this adage ...

New research now shows how dreams during REM sleep help the brain rethink problems and find creative solutions naturally.

New research from Northwestern University suggests that dreams may play a more active role in creative problem-solving than previously demonstrated.

Try your hand at these tricky visual puzzles and give your brain a boost!

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When 2D puzzles are no longer exciting, 3D brain teasers are the way. These handheld puzzles require ...

Brain teasers are puzzles that test readers' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It involves solving a riddle or picture puzzle, finding the hidden object or mistake, or cracking a code.

While puzzles are often seen as solitary activities, International Puzzle Day shines a light on their powerful social side.

Long before puzzles appeared in newspapers, apps or puzzle books, humans were already puzzling. The moment early humans began ...