#23 — Creativity in Science: How a Good Imagination Can Help Your Research If you're stuck in a research rut in the lab, developing your creativity can help you find new solutions to current problems that may be impeding your scientific progress. In this episode, we explore 3 important questions you should consider to help spark your creativity in the lab and provide 8 simple tips to help achieve this. Read the full article on boosting your creativity in science. [1] If you are looking for further advice, make sure you listen to our Happy Scientist Podcast episode on Imagination, which covers even more ways to boost your imagination and creativity. [2] Consider the importance of allowing yourself time to think and reflect. [3] Finally, listen to this episode of the Microscopists featuring Eric Betzig, where the Nobel Laureate reveals how his biggest ideas came during his two periods of unemployment. [3] Resources: 1. Creativity in Science: How a Good Imagination Can Help Your Research. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/63742/creativity-in-science/ 2. Episode 33 — How to Foster Imagination. Available at : https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episode-33-how-to-foster-imagination/ 3. Time to Think. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/146/time-to-think/ 4. Eric Betzig (University of California). Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/eric-betzig/