My Short Story

Fantasy short reads offer quick escapes into enchanted worlds. These bite-sized tales—like “So. Fucking. Metal.” or “The Menagerie Machine”—deliver full stories in under five minutes. They're perfect for busy schedules, great for students and lifelong learners alike.CommonLit’s free library brings these stories to middle schoolers, pairing quick reads with classroom...

Creativity science shows us how our natural talents and learned skills shape our creativity. The Remote Associates Test (RAT) is a 40-minute exam with 30-40 questions. It measures our creative abilities by linking unrelated words.These tools prove that creativity isn't just something we're born with. It's a mix of our...

Every great story starts with a simple question: “What if?” This question sparks our imagination. It turns hypothetical scenarios into stories that shape our minds and technologies. For example, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was born from wondering, “What if science could reanimate life?” Andy Weir's The Martian also uses this question...

Ever wondered why two people can see the same event but remember it differently? Our brains don't just record the world passively. They actively shape it. Research from University College London found a surprising fact: 60% of neurons in the frontal cortex change how they fire based on context.This means...

Have you ever wondered why some ideas stick with you long after they're shared? The answer is simple: emotional ideas that spark passion. Chip and Dan Heath’s SUCCES framework shows that sticky ideas are simple, emotional, and told as stories. Emotion is key because it connects with our brain's natural...