FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2018·5 min readPast Memory Cues Help People Juggle Numerous Pieces of InformationA new EEG study reveals memory cues can influence the neural representation related to information about cued and non-cued locations, but the effect of the cue depends upon when it appears.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2018·6 min readFamily Genes Vital for Understanding Autism ProgressionResearchers report the total amount of rare genetic mutations in a person's genome can explain why those with a disease associated mutation can have vastly different symptoms.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 5, 2018·3 min readGenes are Key to Academic SuccessA new study reports genetic factors count for about 70% of stable academic achievement throughout schooling.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 27, 2018·5 min readMarijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after UseA new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 27, 2018·6 min readHow We Judge Personality from Faces Depends on Our Beliefs About How Personality WorksFacial impressions are shaped by both our perception of the face's specific features and out beliefs about personality, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 13, 2018·3 min readAngry People May Not Be as Smart as They ThinkResearchers report those with trait anger, those who get angry as a disposition, are more likely to overestimate their intelligence level. Interestingly, researchers say, trait anger is linked to grandiose narcissism.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 23, 2018·4 min readMore Than 1,200 Genes Associated with Educational Attainment IdentifiedResearchers have identified over 1,200 genes associated with educational attainment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 3, 2018·3 min readResearchers Uncover Secret to Intelligence in ParrotsA new study of parrots reveals evidence of convergent evolution between bird and primate brains. The findings have the potential to shed light on the neural basis for human intelligence.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 29, 2018·7 min readPredicting Intelligence From Brain ScansResearchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that uses fMRI data to predict a person's intelligence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 21, 2018·4 min readOne Year of School Comes with An IQ BumpA new meta analysis study reveals a year of schooling not only boosts a person's knowledge, it is also associated with a noticeable increase in IQ.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 18, 2018·4 min readAre Smarter Animals Bigger Troublemakers?Researchers examined the role of animal cognition in different types of human-wildlife conflict. The study reveals some animals may take more risks if they habituate urban surroundings.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 17, 2018·3 min readSmarter Brains Run on Sparsely Connected NeuronsA new study reveals the brains of higher IQ people tend to have leaner, yet more efficient neural connections. Researchers report, the more intelligent a person, the fewer dendrites they have in their cerebral cortex.Read More
