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Brain area found that may make humans unique
Posted in Science on 24th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
An experiment compares the way monkey and human brains respond to abstract information.
Deep Learning System Beats Humans in IQ Test
Posted in Software on 13th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Computers have never been good at answering the type of verbal reasoning questions found in IQ tests. Now a deep learning machine unveiled in China is changing that.
An infection can affect your IQ even after it has been treated
Posted in Medicine on 23rd May, 2015
by Alex Muller
New research shows that infections can impair your cognitive ability measured on an IQ scale. The study is the largest of its kind to date, and it shows a clear correlation.
Autism risk genes also linked to higher intelligence
Posted in Science on 11th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have found new evidence linking genetic factors associated with autism to better cognitive ability in people who do not have the condition.
'Big Brain' Gene Found in Humans, Not Chimps
Posted in Science on 28th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
A single gene may have paved the way for the rise of human intelligence by dramatically increasing the number of brain cells found in a key brain region.