Mindfulness may spark creative thinking in scientists

This study explores whether two types of mindfulness meditation—focused attention and open monitoring—can improve creativity in graduate students and academic researchers. Over five days, participants practice meditation or listen to audio stories, then take tests measuring divergent and convergent thinking. Brain activity is also recorded with EEG to see if meditation changes how the brain works. The goal is to understand if brief meditation training can enhance creative problem-solving in research settings.