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Beyond IQ: The Surprising Trait That Truly Sets Geniuses Apart
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Metacognition, or the ability to think about one's own thinking, is the surprising trait that sets geniuses apart. It involves being aware of how one's mind works, monitoring understanding, and adjusting approaches when needed.
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Can Eating High-Fat Cheese And Cream Reduce Dementia Risk? Study Suggests Yes
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
A 25-year Swedish study suggests that eating high-fat cheese and cream may be linked to a lower long-term risk of dementia.
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
- Friday November 28, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
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Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Shrink Your Brain, Warns Cardiologist
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
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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www.ndtv.com
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Dementia: Early Signs Beyond Cognitive Decline And Forgetfulness
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Artificial Sweeteners May Accelerate Brain Ageing By 1.6 Years, Study Warns
- Friday September 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Apart from diet soda, the sweeteners studied were also found in flavoured water, low-calorie desserts and energy drinks.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Study Reveals Why Smarter People Make Fewer Life Mistakes. Its All In The IQ
- Friday June 27, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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OpenAI Co-Founder's Doomsday Bunker Plan for AGI Apocalypse Revealed
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is wary of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), capable of surpassing the cognitive abilities of humans.
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www.ndtv.com
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
- Friday April 25, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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Google DeepMind CEO On What Keeps Him Up At Night: "AGI Is Coming, Society's Not Ready"
- Monday May 5, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Study Reveals Chimpanzees Exhibit Varying Nut-Cracking Skills Within Same Group
- Friday December 27, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
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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www.ndtv.com
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Beyond IQ: The Surprising Trait That Truly Sets Geniuses Apart
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Metacognition, or the ability to think about one's own thinking, is the surprising trait that sets geniuses apart. It involves being aware of how one's mind works, monitoring understanding, and adjusting approaches when needed.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Eating High-Fat Cheese And Cream Reduce Dementia Risk? Study Suggests Yes
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
A 25-year Swedish study suggests that eating high-fat cheese and cream may be linked to a lower long-term risk of dementia.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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www.ndtv.com
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Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
- Friday November 28, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
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www.ndtv.com
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Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Shrink Your Brain, Warns Cardiologist
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Dementia: Early Signs Beyond Cognitive Decline And Forgetfulness
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Artificial Sweeteners May Accelerate Brain Ageing By 1.6 Years, Study Warns
- Friday September 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Apart from diet soda, the sweeteners studied were also found in flavoured water, low-calorie desserts and energy drinks.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Study Reveals Why Smarter People Make Fewer Life Mistakes. Its All In The IQ
- Friday June 27, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The study shows that individuals with higher IQs are better at accurately predicting their life expectancy, even when considering lifestyle and health factors.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
OpenAI Co-Founder's Doomsday Bunker Plan for AGI Apocalypse Revealed
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is wary of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), capable of surpassing the cognitive abilities of humans.
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www.ndtv.com
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
- Friday April 25, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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Google DeepMind CEO On What Keeps Him Up At Night: "AGI Is Coming, Society's Not Ready"
- Monday May 5, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Study Reveals Chimpanzees Exhibit Varying Nut-Cracking Skills Within Same Group
- Friday December 27, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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www.gadgets360.com
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Doctors Demand Rahul Gandhi's Apology Over "Memory Loss" Remark On Biden
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
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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www.ndtv.com