Survival of the Smartest: Insights on Intelligence and Lifespan From Mouse Lemurs
Mouse lemurs that perform better in cognitive tests live longer. Cognitive abilities not only vary among different species but also among individuals within the same…
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Brain Evolution Unlocked: Over 100 Genes That Make Us Uniquely Human
The researchers found 139 genes that are common across the primate groups but highly divergent in their expression in human brains. An international team led…
The Limits of AI: Why ChatGPT Isn’t Truly “Intelligent”
A recent paper by UC’s Anthony Chemero explains AI thinking as opposed to human thinking. The rise of artificial intelligence has elicited varied responses from…
New Study Links Longer Breastfeeding and Improved Academics in Later Life
A new study indicates a potential link between extended breastfeeding periods and modest improvements in academic performance during adolescence. A study published in the journal…
Brain Speed vs Intelligence: New Study Disputes Long-Held Beliefs
Do intelligent people think faster than others when solving problems? New findings by researchers from the Human Brain Project at Charité University Berlin and their…
Giving Robots Rights Is a Bad Idea – But Confucianism Offers an Alternative
Notable philosophers and legal experts have delved into the moral and legal implications of robots, with a few advocating for giving robots rights. As robots…
Scientists Discover New Surprising Links Between Personality and Cognitive Abilities
In a groundbreaking study by the University of Minnesota, research has uncovered unexpected correlations between human cognition and personality traits — the cornerstones of individual…
Are Americans Getting Less Intelligent? Study Reveals Concerning Trend in IQ Scores
However, this doesn’t mean their mental ability is lower. Scores of verbal reasoning, matrix reasoning, and letter and number series declined; scores of 3D rotation…
Intensive Religious Fasting Linked To Better School Performance
A recent study, which involved Konstanz economist Guido Schwerdt, has found that longer daily fasting periods during Ramadan have a beneficial impact on the academic…
Why Do British People Sound So Smart?
A recent study conducted by Rutgers University reveals that British and American English speakers use the word “right” differently in their daily conversations. Are the…
New Study Links Premature Birth to Worse School Grades
However, researchers note that variations in brain function may be primarily driven by the social environment rather than one’s birth age. According to a recent…
Network Neuroscience Theory – The Best Predictor of Intelligence
Researchers have been working for many years to comprehend the relationship between brain structure, functional connectivity, and intelligence. A recent study provides the most comprehensive…
Brain Area Necessary for Fluid Intelligence Identified – Defining Feature of Human Cognition
A team led by University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) researchers has mapped the parts of the brain that support our…
Why Kids Are “Smarter”: Study Reveals Explanation for Faster Learning
If you’ve ever thought your children in elementary school were “smarter” than you, or at least quicker at taking up new skills and knowledge, new…
Just Like Humans – More Intelligent Jays Have This Characteristic
Similar to humans, more intelligent jays display more self-control. According to recent research, Eurasian jays may pass a variation of the “marshmallow test,” and those…
Scientists Answer: Are Women Really Better at Remembering Words Than Men?
Textbooks and popular science books claim that women are superior at finding and remembering words, but is this true? “Women are better. The female advantage…
Study: Men With High IQ Are More Likely To Do This Unusual Activity
Recent research shows that Finnish men with higher IQs are more likely to bet on horse racing. According to recent study from researchers at the…
Brain Development: Does Video Gaming Actually Make Kids Smarter?
Video Gaming May Be Associated With Better Cognitive Performance in Children Additional research is necessary to parse the potential benefits and harms of video games…