Intelligence is low down on the list of personality traits mothers would most like to see in their children, a survey has shown.

Breastfeeding does little to improve a child’s intelligence, despite the widespread belief that “breast is best” for IQ, research has shown.

A new smartphone app that measures mood and brain power can show if you are a lark or an owl.

Artists and writers struggling for inspiration may soon be able to use an imagination app. British psychologists are developing methods to test and improve the imagination. They also hope to produce an iPhone app to strengthen imagination through daily creativity exercises.