Where does imagination come from? A new fMRI study in Neuron reveals that mental imagery emerges from the brain's association ...

Brain scans reveal imagination forms full experiences using memory and language, reshaping how scientists understand mental imagery.

Imagination is one of the most powerful things our brains can do. We can relive past events while taking a walk, rehearse ...

A new study suggests that primates like bonobos are capable of understanding the difference between imagination and reality.

Normal dissociative processes aid us in imaginative creativity, but they also promote cognitive error—in criminal justice, ...

Learn how imagination works in the brain and why it may come from higher-level systems, not just a replay of sensory experiences.

Imagination is a powerful force—it can transport you to the most wondrous places or lead you into the depths of the unknown. The ability to see beyond the present separates great leaders from the rest ...

“Use your imagination.” You’ve probably heard this phrase since before you can remember. It was your imagination you were using to create your first finger painting; your imagination that let you ...