Introduction and orientation to science sifting -- ch. 1. Duality and the creative scientist -- ch. 2. Moments of scientific and technological discovery -- ch. 3. Preparing for a fulfilling research career -- ch. 4. Informational patterns -- ch. 5. Focus on creativity and innovation -- ch. 6. Mind your language -- ch. 7. Perceiving your reality -- ch. 8. Body of work: managing your greatest tool -- ch. 9. Creative spaces -- ch. 10. Vantage points and gaining multiple perspectives -- ch. 11. Mapping information terrains -- ch. 12. Pattern jumping and lateral thinking -- ch. 13. Synchronicity -- ch. 14. Sandman science: science sifting during sleep -- ch. 15. Meditation: ohming up or getting down with the real you? -- ch. 16. The neutral observer: letting go of drama, ego, and attachments -- ch. 17. Play like you mean it -- ch. 18. Striking a chord of creativity: the art of science -- ch. 19. Summing it up.