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As Fast As A Flying Falcon
How the peregrine falcon inspired a breakthrough in jet engine design.
Just Sleep On It
The power of the subconscious to solve problems.
The Power of Napping
Why napping isn’t just for kids and the elderly.
Our Top 5 Books On Problem Solving
Want to learn how to get better at solving problems? Try starting with these books.
Snake care when setting a bounty
How a Government effort to reduce the number of deadly cobras in British India led to more, not fewer, snakes.
3 common biases that impede effective problem solving
Being aware of these biases is a key step towards becoming a better problem solver.
The value of a 'pre-mortem' when problem solving
Before implementing your problem solving solution ask yourself “What could go wrong?”
Six Thinking Hats
A simple problem solving exercise to encourage diversity of thinking.
How Captain Cook solved the problem of scurvy on British ships
The true story of how the famous British explorer convinced his men to eat sauerkraut.
Why people need just the slightest of excuses to behave badly.
How much of an excuse do we need to act criminally? Not much it turns out.
The Art of the Checklist
How a simple checklist can help you to avoid a disastrous outcome.
How to get rid of nuisance park drinkers
The art of solving problems with limited resources.
5,126 prototypes that sucked. And one that didn't.
When solving complex problems, trying out different ‘prototypes’ is an unavoidable part of achieving the optimum solution.