New Approach to Brain Mapping Identifies Region Responsible for Fluid Intelligence
Researchers employ cognitive testing and lesion-deficit mapping to find the origin of fluid intelligence
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New Test of ‘Network Neuroscience Theory’ Outperforms Other Theories in Predicting General Intelligence
New study lends credence to the idea that the G Factor arises from global brain architecture, not specific regions
Scientists Teach Pigs to Play Simple Video Game
In a small study, researchers taught four animals how to play a rudimentary joystick-enabled video game, demonstrating conceptual understanding beyond simple chance
Entrepreneurs Benefit More from Emotional Intelligence Than Other Competencies
Recent research finds that emotional intelligence—the ability to understand, use, and manage emotions to relieve stress—may be more vital than previously thought
Men More Likely Than Women to Be Seen as Brilliant
Recent research concludes that these stereotyped views are an instance of implicit bias, revealing automatic associations that people cannot, or at least do not, report holding when asked directly
Obesity in Pregnant Moms Linked to Lag in Their Sons’ Development and IQ
A team of nutrition and environmental health researchers found that the differences are comparable to the impact of lead exposure in early childhood
Babies Understand Counting Years Earlier Than Believed
New findings reveal that very early on, years earlier than previously believed, babies who hear counting realize that it's about quantity
To Tool or Not to Tool?
Tool-use in animals is a rare and often quickly rated as intelligent due to its striking nature
Bees Can Count with Small Number of Nerve Cells in Their Brains
Insect-inspired miniature "brain" simulated on a computer with just four nerve cells
Study Finds Bias against Women, Girls When Intellectual Ability Is Sought
The research underscores the pervasiveness of gender bias, held even among females, in both adults and young children