The article "The essential nature of creative endeavors" was published in Science, Volume 391, Number 6784, Page 453 in January 2026. It focuses on the essential nature of creative endeavours. Creativity arises from the unique interests of individuals, which are formed often years before their main contributions.[1] Individuals explore these interests and build specific knowledge bases that generate creativity.[1] Their interests trigger creative responses and drive values-based development.[1] Later, richer development patterns develop that last for decades.[1] Creativity is an essential part of science and requires openness to new ways of thinking.[2] It includes professional knowledge, intrinsic motivation and creative skills.[3] The environment and interactions support its emergence in teams.[2]