Natural History Wanderings

NPR reported on research by a cognitive neuroscientist that found that spending time in the wilderness improves people’s creativity. Students who were give creativity tests after spending time in the wilderness and away from technology scored significantly higher than those who took the test before spending time away. Future research will take portable EEG machines on wilderness trips to measure changes in brain activity. Read more at: Ah, Wilderness! Nature Hike Could Unlock Your Imagination : Shots – Health News : NPR