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·May 13, 2022·4 min read

Video Games Can Boost Children’s Intelligence

Children who spent above-average time playing video games increased their intelligence by approximately 2.5 IQ points above the average.

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·May 29, 2022·5 min read

What Is It About the Human Brain That Makes Us Smarter Than Other Animals?

How the human brain processes information differs from the brains of other primates. This may help explain why human cognitive abilities are superior to other animals.

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·July 3, 2022·6 min read

A Skill Called “O”: People Vary a Lot in How Well They Recognize, Match or Categorize the Things They See

A newly identified skill, dubbed "O" is a generalized ability that may help you to succeed at tasks that demand perceptual decisions.

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·July 31, 2022·6 min read

Children Who Lack Sleep May Experience Detrimental Impact on Brain and Cognitive Development That Persists Over Time

Children who sleep less than 9 hours per night have significant differences in brain regions associated with memory, intelligence, and well-being compared to their peers who sleep 9 or more hours per night. Less sleep in children was also associated with increased risks of depression, anxiety, and impulsive behaviors.

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·October 12, 2022·3 min read

Men With Higher IQ More Likely to Bet on Horse Racing

The higher a man's IQ, the more likely he is to partake in betting on horse races, a new study concludes.

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·October 27, 2022·4 min read

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Could Boost IQ for Preterm Babies

Providing DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, to children born prematurely boosted their IQ by 3.5 points compared to preterm infants who did not receive DHA supplementation.

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·November 4, 2022·4 min read

The Early Bird May Just Get the Worm: Superior Verbal Intelligence in Early Risers

Contrary to previous findings, a new study reports those who rise early tend to have superior verbal skills compared to night owls.

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·December 20, 2022·4 min read

Network Neuroscience Theory Best Predictor of Intelligence

Study reveals how various brain regions and neural networks contribute to a person's problem-solving abilities and general intelligence.

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·December 28, 2022·5 min read

Brain Area Necessary for Fluid Intelligence Identified

Researchers have identified and mapped regions of the brain associated with fluid memory, or the human ability to solve problems without prior experience.

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·December 28, 2022·6 min read

Model Provides Insight Into How Autism Arises

A new model of autism development gives insights into how various risk factors give rise to ASD symptoms and why there is such great variability between individuals.

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·March 6, 2023·5 min read

AI Chatbot ChatGPT Mirrors Its Users to Appear Intelligent

According to researchers, language model AIs like ChatGPT reflect the intelligence and diversity of the user. Such language models adopt the persona of the user and mirror that persona back.