AFP (June 18, 2014) — A Japanese robot-maker shows off suits that the wearer can control just by thinking, as it says it is linking up with an industrial city promoting innovation. Duration: 01:05 Video provided by AFP ... watch video

AP (June 12, 2014) — American teens are smoking less, drinking less and fighting less. But they're texting behind the wheel more, according to the government's latest study of worrisome behavior. (June 12) Video provided by AP ... watch video

FORA.tv (Oct. 31, 2013) — IDEO: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of Work-Life Balance The 3 Percent Conference - The Intercontinental Hotel Bragging rights in agencies typically belong to those who work vampire hours and never cry uncle. Not anymore... Now the future is all about results, collaboration and feeding the souls of creative folks by achieving a successful work/life blend. Hear from two experts about work/life success stories that are real and actionable. Before you assume "I could never pull this off at my agency," let Sally and Jenn give you the tools and inspiration to make change happen. Sally Thornton, Founder, Forshay Jenn Maer, Design Director, IDEO ... watch video

Howdini (Aug. 10, 2013) — Getting lost in imagination and creativity is not just for the realm of children. Communication expert Alexa Fischer believes we will be more energized towards the things we take on by getting out of our heads, and giving ourselves permission to play! ... watch video

FORA.tv (May 13, 2013) — Does Social Engagement Have a Genetic Root? California Academy of Sciences - California Academy of Sciences Innovation is critical for both individual and evolutionary success, but creative disruption requires taking risks. New research marrying the theory and methods of economics to cutting-edge neuroscience techniques - an emerging field known as NeuroEconomics - is making new discoveries about the biological processes that motivate us to take risks and create new solutions to unforeseen challenges. Dr. Platt will describe how the brain overcomes uncertainty to explore novel alternatives and create new knowledge. Parallel findings from humans, monkeys, rodents, and worms indicate that a common suite of underlying mechanisms has evolved to control the desire to explore. At one extreme, neuropsychiatric disorders like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and addiction, may arise from dysfunctional control of exploration. At the other, uniquely human faculties of creativity and technological innovation may reflect elaboration of this shared biological heritage controlling our desire to explore. ... watch video

Reuters (Feb. 11, 2013) — A drug used to ease the symptoms of Parkinson's disease has also been found to boost the creativity of patients who are taking it. Levodopa is designed to increase dopamine levels in the brains of Parkinson's patients suffering from tremors, but researchers in Israel say that in some patients, it's also sparking an outpouring of artistic expression. ... watch video

Newsy (Nov. 16, 2012) — Early stone hunting tools show human intelligence and creativity developed even earlier than scientists had thought. ... watch video

Howdini (Oct. 6, 2011) — New York Times Bestselling Author, mother and reader, Lori Gottlieb, explains how to encourage kids to read with fun and creative ideas that tap into your child’s personal interests to help your kid become a passionate reader for life. ... watch video