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Beyond IQ: The Surprising Trait That Truly Sets Geniuses Apart
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
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
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
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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Beyond IQ: The Surprising Trait That Truly Sets Geniuses Apart
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.
-
Can Eating High-Fat Cheese And Cream Reduce Dementia Risk? Study Suggests Yes
A 25-year Swedish study suggests that eating high-fat cheese and cream may be linked to a lower long-term risk of dementia.
-
Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
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
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.
-
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.
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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.
