Intelligence
Scientific insights into the nature of human intelligence.
Essentials
Lifting weights boosts brain function
Contrary to the stereotype of weightlifting being associated with brute strength, research shows that regular weight training can improve…
Collective knowledge doubles every year
Collective knowledge is expanding at an unprecedented rate, doubling each year. This rapid growth is driven by advancements in technology,…
The volume of global knowledge doubles every nine years
The evolution of medical knowledge and its transmission has accelerated significantly in the 21st century, with the volume of global…
Lifting weights builds muscle and may sharpen your thinking too
A new study reveals that weight training not only builds muscle but also boosts brain function. Regular resistance exercises have…
Sharper Thinking
Asking follow-up questions and recalling small details are among seven habits that mark an exceptional listener
Exceptional listeners do more than stay quiet while others speak. Psychology research shows they share a set of subtle conversational…
Personal growth leads to spiritual awakening by expanding awareness beyond the ego
Developmental awakening maps the journey from ego to awareness. Learn how personal growth expands your perspective and leads to a spiritual waking up.
People with better thinking skills are better with tech
Cognitive abilities determine efficiency and mental load in everyday computer tasks This study investigates the relationship between cognitive abilities and…
Smarter people tend to be more generous and choose the common good
Research across psychology and economics suggests that higher cognitive ability, the mental skills used to learn, reason, and solve problems,…
The cognitive benefits of team sports and reading for children
An academic study identifies team sports and reading as activities that significantly enhance children’s intelligence. Team sports promote cognitive development…
Writing by hand and reducing screen time may sharpen your thinking
Writing helps develop critical thinking by requiring clarity, logical organization, and evaluation of information. Technology can either hinder or enhance…
Cognitive Research
Why people who feel misunderstood are often more resilient
The article discusses how people who are often misunderstood may actually possess a valuable trait: complexity. This trait involves the…
videoYour brain wiring may determine how much sleep you need
New neuroscience research reveals that individual variations in brain connectivity impact the amount of sleep needed for optimal functioning. People…
Higher cognitive ability is statistically linked to more liberal views
Genetic predictors of intelligence linked to liberal political beliefs A study investigated the relationship between intelligence and political beliefs using…
Flashing lights and rhythmic sounds may sharpen brain function
Systematic review suggests that brain stimulation through light and sound can enhance cognitive and motor functions, potentially aiding in the…
AI accurately predicts narcissism from LinkedIn profiles
Predicting narcissism and intelligence from LinkedIn profiles using machine learning Machine learning algorithms can accurately predict narcissism and intelligence from…
Human brain stores memories in three distinct copies
Dynamic interplay of early- and late-born neurons influences memory persistence Research reveals that the dynamic recruitment of developmentally distinct hippocampal…