Posts Tagged ‘intelligence’
Do bird brains trade songs for spatial skills?
DUKE (US) — A long playlist doesn’t mean a male song sparrow is smarter overall, say scientists, who found that spatial memory was lower among the birds with more tunes. Continue…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:41 - 0 Comments
Society & Culture - May 21, 2013 13:53 - 1 Comment
To be perfect, practice isn’t enough
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — There may be more to perfection than a lot of practice, according to a small study of chess players and musicians. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 9, 2013 12:28 - 0 Comments
Genome shows macaw is one smart bird
TEXAS A&M (US) — By sequencing the complete genome of a Scarlet macaw, researchers hope to learn more about the genetics behind the bird’s longevity and intelligence. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 20, 2012 12:14 - 1 Comment
Flame retardants linked to delays in kids
UC BERKELEY (US) — Experts report a link between exposure to a common flame retardant and deficits in motor and cognitive development among school-aged children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 6, 2012 16:43 - 0 Comments
Anxiety can derail kids with gene disorder
UC DAVIS (US) — Anxiety—but not intelligence—is linked to poorer everyday functioning among children with the genetic disorder known as chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 18, 2012 15:11 - 0 Comments
Bats buck the trend in brain-size evolution
UCL (UK) — Evolution is mostly driven by brawn, not brains, say scientists. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 28, 2012 9:54 - 1 Comment
Drop in IQ seen in teens who smoke pot
DUKE (US) / KING’S COLLEGE LONDON (UK) — Persistent marijuana use before age 18 may cause lasting harm, including a drop in IQ, a new study shows. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 1, 2012 10:10 - 4 Comments
Brain images predict how smart you are
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — When it comes to intelligence, what factors distinguish the brains of the exceptionally smart from those of average humans? (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 1, 2012 11:36 - 6 Comments
When ranked, ‘stable’ IQ scores drop
CALTECH (US) — Our cognitive abilities suffer when we feel that we are being ranked, such as in the classroom or at work, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 22, 2011 7:50 - 4 Comments
High IQ in girls tied to adult drug use
CARDIFF U. (UK) — Girls with high childhood IQs are more than twice as likely to take illegal drugs in their 30s, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 7, 2011 11:31 - 3 Comments
To be great, it may take more than practice
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Can practice, practice, practice alone produce greatness? New research finds working memory capacity may be the deciding factor between being good or being great. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 8, 2010 9:13 - 1 Comment
Is it OK to drink while pregnant?
UCL (UK) — Light drinking during pregnancy does not harm a young child’s behavioral or intellectual development, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 8, 2010 16:44 - 2 Comments
Is your computer calling the shots?
U. LEEDS (UK)—People who use computers to help them make good decisions are often unwittingly being led by technology into making bad ones. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 23, 2010 18:04 - 0 Comments
Brain map reveals biology of intelligence
CALTECH (US)—Researchers have mapped the brain structures that affect general intelligence. The finding adds new insight to a set of controversial questions: What is intelligence, and how can we measure it? (more…)
Health & Medicine, Society & Culture - Dec 8, 2009 13:21 - 6 Comments
Fit teen boys smarter, better educated
USC (US)—Cardiovascular health in teen boys correlates to higher scores on intelligence tests, and more education and income as adults. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 1, 2009 14:54 - 1 Comment
Early approach helps toddlers with autism
UC DAVIS/U. WASHINGTON (US)—A novel early intervention program for very young children with autism—some as young as 18 months—is effective for improving IQ, language ability, and social interaction, a comprehensive new study has found. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 12, 2009 4:00 - 0 Comments
Baby brainpower fuels adult success
CASE WESTERN (US)—Infants who have the ability to process new information at an early age—even as early as 6 months old—achieve a higher level of academic excellence as young adults, according to a new study. (more…)
