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·November 5, 2020·2 min read

Human Intelligence Just Got Less Mysterious

A new study argues the way in which humans store memories is key to making human intelligence more superior to that of animals.

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·February 11, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Identify Gene Linking Brain Structure to Intelligence

Researchers believe they have identified a gene which links the thickness of gray matter in the brain to intelligence.

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·May 23, 2016·4 min read

Did Human Like Intelligence Evolve to Care For Helpless Babies?

According to researchers, human intelligence may have evolved in response to the demands of caring for infants.

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·December 1, 2018·7 min read

Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much

Neuroimaging information reveals a small but significant positive association between brain volume and cognitive performance.

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·November 14, 2018·4 min read

Checking Very Preterm Babies’ Head Size Can Help Identify Long Term IQ Problems

Measuring and monitoring the circumference of a preterm baby's head could help to predict intelligence later in life and identify potential neurocognitive problems. Researchers report faster head growth is linked to higher IQ scores at age 26.

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·April 26, 2016·3 min read

Bird Brained? Ravens Are Just As Smart As Chimps

Despite having much smaller brains, researchers have discovered ravens are just as clever as chimpanzees.

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·August 20, 2015·3 min read

Link Between High Childhood IQ and Bipolar Disorder Discovered

Higher performance on intelligence tests as a child could is linked to a higher risk for developing bipolar disorder as an adult, a new study reports.

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·October 14, 2015·3 min read

Bigger Brains Don’t Mean Higher IQ

Brain structure, rather than brain size, appears to be more important for human intelligence and cognitive function.

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·July 27, 2015·4 min read

Sarcasm Has Creative Benefits When People Trust One Another

A new study reports sarcasm can be beneficial to the creative process.

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·March 9, 2024·5 min read

Intelligence and Focus: How the Brain Tunes Out Distractions

Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding how the brain manages to focus in noisy environments, distinguishing between enhancing relevant information and tuning out distractions. Their study explores the intricate coordination of multiple attention mechanisms, akin to the coordination of muscles for physical tasks.