Exciting news: Abstract submissions for SfNC2026 are now open! This year, we are accepting both scientific abstracts and artist presentations. We encourage our greater community to submit and join us this June. Learn more about guidelines and requirements here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub...

Abstract Submission Guidelines — The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity

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New in CRJ: Ke Ding, Amitai Shenhav & @yoedkenett.bsky.social show the left angular gyrus plays a causal role in creative thinking. Brain stimulation boosted flexible, interconnected semantic networks during storytelling. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1080/1040...

The Causal Role of the Left Angular Gyrus in Creativity-Driven Restructuring

Creative problem-solving relies on the flexible reorganization of prior knowledge to reshape complex memory structures, yet the behavioral and neural processes supporting this transformation remain...

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New in CRJ: A new study by Jiminez, Di Bernardi Luft, & Bhattacharya finds that higher interoceptive sensitivity is linked to idea generation, idea development and implementation, inspiration, and flexible thinking. Open Access link: doi.org/10.1080/1040...

From Inner Sensations to Creative Innovations: Uncovering the Links Between Interoceptive Sensitivity and Creative Traits

This study explored the relationship between interoceptive sensitivity (IS) – the subjective ability to perceive internal bodily sensations – and creative traits, framed within the dual-process the...

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New in CRJ: a thoughtful exchange on Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations. Brandt (2022) sees the work as an example of divergent thinking; Gittelman & Weisberg (2025) argue for a broader account emphasizing strategy and executive processes. Brandt: doi.org/10.1080/1040... G&W: doi.org/10.1080/1040...

We’re pleased to highlight SfNC 2026: Liberty to Create, the 11th annual meeting of the Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity. This year’s theme invites the field to re-engage with the arts as central to creativity research. We look forward to the conversations this will spark!

Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity@tsfnc.bsky.social · 9mo ago

We’re thrilled to announce SfNC2026: Liberty to Create The 11th annual meeting of the Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity (SfNC) will take place June 1–3, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This year, we're letting the arts take center stage. Learn more here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib...

Why is it an exciting time to be a creativity researcher? We’re asking our editorial board, starting with Creativity Research Journal editor-in-chief Adam Green. See his thoughts below, and stay tuned for more insights and featured research: www.tandfonline.com/journals/hcr...

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Don't miss SfNC 2025 this week! Live now in Paris and on Zoom #SfNC2025

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Registration starting now for #sfnc2025 #creativityreseach #10yearanniversary

WE'RE STARTING!!! Our special symposium on AI & Creativity starts now in Paris and on Zoom #SfNC2025

SfNC 2025 is NEXT WEEK in Paris! 🧠 Check our FAQ for full schedule, maps, poster printing info & more: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2025-faq. Register by Thursday 5/15 to join our biggest and best meeting yet (and 10th anniversary péniche party)!

Hi, Bluesky! 👋 We're Creativity Research Journal (CRJ), here to highlight some of the great scientific work being done in the field of creativity research. We're the official journal of @tsfnc.bsky.social. Check out some of our latest articles here! www.tandfonline.com/journals/hcr...

Creativity Research Journal

Publishes research on various approaches to the study of creativity, including behavioral, clinical, educational, genetic, psychoanalytic, social and more.

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