FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2015·3 min readA Hole Lot of SmartsAccording to a new study, intelligence in animal species can be estimated by the size of the holes in the skull through which the arteries pass.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·July 13, 2015·4 min readFuture Cognitive Problems Could be Identified by Baby’s First StoolAccording to a new study, high levels of FAEEs in meconium can alert doctors to a possible risk for future cognitive problems in newborns.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 18, 2014·4 min readCrows Are Smarter than You ThinkCrows have the cognitive skills to solve more complex problems than previously believed, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 8, 2014·3 min readIn a Battle of Brains, Bigger Isn’t Always BetterBigger brains don't necessarily mean greater intelligence, at least in mice and rats, a new study reports. The findings could have major implications for the future of research into learning and behavior.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 6, 2014·3 min readWhy Is Educational Achievement Heritable?Educational achievement is heritable and is a combination of numerous traits, not just intelligence, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·January 22, 2013·3 min readResearchers Map Emotional Intelligence in the BrainNew research involving Vietnam veterans with combat related brain injuries offers the first detailed map of the brain regions which contribute to emotional intelligence.Read More
