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A groundbreaking new study suggests that regularly changing workplaces or working from multiple locations can speed up the creative process, helping top scientists—and potentially creatives in all fields—begin their most innovative work years sooner than if they stayed put. This insight comes from a study of Nobel Prize-winning scientists, sparking important discussions about how Thai researchers, artists, and innovators might gain an edge by embracing mobility in their work environments. The findings could have far-reaching implications for Thailand’s education, creative, and research sectors as the country strives for global recognition in science and the arts.

A new study suggests that regularly changing workplaces or working from multiple locations can speed up the creative process. Nobel Prize–winning scientists who moved between locations began their prize-winning work years earlier than those who stayed put. The finding invites Thai researchers, artists, and innovators to consider mobility as a potential catalyst for breakthrough ideas.

Researchers from Ohio State University, New York University Abu Dhabi, and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis analyzed Nobel laureates in chemistry, medicine, and physics from 1901 to 2003. They found that moving to different environments, meeting new colleagues, and encountering fresh ideas can fuel creative breakthroughs. Data show that those who moved more frequently started Nobel-caliber work up to 2.6 years earlier than peers at a single institution. The study also notes that exchanges and collaborations with international centers can replicate this effect, even if time is split between two locations.