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Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
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Scientists Find Human Brain Develops In Five Key Stages From Birth To Old Age
The researchers stated that these stages reflect patterns of brain change.
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Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Shrink Your Brain, Warns Cardiologist
While alcohol might seem socially acceptable in moderate amounts, its effects on brain are far from benign. The long-term consequences of even moderate consumption can hinder cognitive abilities, memory formation, and emotional stability.
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Dementia: Early Signs Beyond Cognitive Decline And Forgetfulness
Dementia is not a single disease but a collection of symptoms that affect mental abilities like thinking, reasoning, memory, and behaviour.
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Artificial Sweeteners May Accelerate Brain Ageing By 1.6 Years, Study Warns
Apart from diet soda, the sweeteners studied were also found in flavoured water, low-calorie desserts and energy drinks.
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New Study Reveals Why Smarter People Make Fewer Life Mistakes. Its All In The IQ
The study shows that individuals with higher IQs are better at accurately predicting their life expectancy, even when considering lifestyle and health factors.
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OpenAI Co-Founder's Doomsday Bunker Plan for AGI Apocalypse Revealed
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is wary of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), capable of surpassing the cognitive abilities of humans.
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
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Google DeepMind CEO On What Keeps Him Up At Night: "AGI Is Coming, Society's Not Ready"
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner said AI systems capable of human-level cognitive abilities were only five to ten years away.
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AI Models Lose Cognitive Abilities With Age, Just Like Humans, Study Claims
The researchers tested AI models by giving them the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test.
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Study Reveals Chimpanzees Exhibit Varying Nut-Cracking Skills Within Same Group
A new study has revealed significant variation in the nut-cracking abilities of chimpanzees within the same group, highlighting differences in their cognitive and motor skills. Researchers analysed 3,882 video-recorded attempts by wild chimpanzees in Bossou, Guinea, to crack open oil palm nuts. The study found that some chimps were highly skilled, ...
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Doctors Demand Rahul Gandhi's Apology Over "Memory Loss" Remark On Biden
A group of doctors has demanded a public apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged disparaging remarks on the cognitive abilities of US President Joe Biden, saying it suggests a lack of sensitivity.
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Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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New Study Reveals the Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Every Memory
Recent research sheds new light on how the brain stores and manages memories, revealing that it maintains at least three distinct copies of each memory. This study, conducted on rodents, provides valuable insights into the brain's memory encoding process and suggests that multiple types of neurons play a role in storing these memories. The research...
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Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
-
Scientists Find Human Brain Develops In Five Key Stages From Birth To Old Age
The researchers stated that these stages reflect patterns of brain change.
-
Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Shrink Your Brain, Warns Cardiologist
While alcohol might seem socially acceptable in moderate amounts, its effects on brain are far from benign. The long-term consequences of even moderate consumption can hinder cognitive abilities, memory formation, and emotional stability.
-
Dementia: Early Signs Beyond Cognitive Decline And Forgetfulness
Dementia is not a single disease but a collection of symptoms that affect mental abilities like thinking, reasoning, memory, and behaviour.
-
Artificial Sweeteners May Accelerate Brain Ageing By 1.6 Years, Study Warns
Apart from diet soda, the sweeteners studied were also found in flavoured water, low-calorie desserts and energy drinks.
-
New Study Reveals Why Smarter People Make Fewer Life Mistakes. Its All In The IQ
The study shows that individuals with higher IQs are better at accurately predicting their life expectancy, even when considering lifestyle and health factors.
-
OpenAI Co-Founder's Doomsday Bunker Plan for AGI Apocalypse Revealed
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is wary of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), capable of surpassing the cognitive abilities of humans.
-
Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
-
Google DeepMind CEO On What Keeps Him Up At Night: "AGI Is Coming, Society's Not Ready"
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner said AI systems capable of human-level cognitive abilities were only five to ten years away.
-
AI Models Lose Cognitive Abilities With Age, Just Like Humans, Study Claims
The researchers tested AI models by giving them the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test.
-
Study Reveals Chimpanzees Exhibit Varying Nut-Cracking Skills Within Same Group
A new study has revealed significant variation in the nut-cracking abilities of chimpanzees within the same group, highlighting differences in their cognitive and motor skills. Researchers analysed 3,882 video-recorded attempts by wild chimpanzees in Bossou, Guinea, to crack open oil palm nuts. The study found that some chimps were highly skilled, ...
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Doctors Demand Rahul Gandhi's Apology Over "Memory Loss" Remark On Biden
A group of doctors has demanded a public apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged disparaging remarks on the cognitive abilities of US President Joe Biden, saying it suggests a lack of sensitivity.
-
Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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New Study Reveals the Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Every Memory
Recent research sheds new light on how the brain stores and manages memories, revealing that it maintains at least three distinct copies of each memory. This study, conducted on rodents, provides valuable insights into the brain's memory encoding process and suggests that multiple types of neurons play a role in storing these memories. The research...
