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Resuscitated newborns at risk for lower IQs
Apr 21, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Children who were resuscitated at birth have increased risk of low intelligence quotient (IQ) at age eight years, even if they were apparently healthy in the 28 days (neonatal period) following ...
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Neuroscientists map intelligence in the brain
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Mar 11, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Neuroscientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have conducted the most comprehensive brain mapping to date of the cognitive abilities measured by the Wechsler Adult Intelligence ...
A child's IQ can be affected by mother's exposure to urban air pollutants
Jul 20, 2009 |
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A mother's exposure to urban air pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can adversely affect a child's intelligence quotient or IQ, a study reports. PAHs are chemicals released into the air from the burning ...
Ability to process information as a baby continues into adulthood
Aug 07, 2009 |
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Infants who excel at processing new information at 6- and 12-months-old, typically excel in intelligence and academic achievements as young adults in their 20's, according to a study directed by Case Western Reserve University ...
Individual primates display variation in general intelligence
Jun 17, 2009 |
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Scientists at Harvard University have shown, for the first time, that intelligence varies among individual monkeys within a species - in this case, the cotton-top tamarin.
New method of scoring IQ tests benefits children with intellectual disabilities
Dec 16, 2008 |
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Parents of children with intellectual disabilities have long been frustrated by intelligence quotient (IQ) testing that tells them little to nothing about the long-term learning potential of their children.
New genetic study of Asperger syndrome, autistic traits and empathy
Jul 15, 2009 |
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Scientists from the University of Cambridge have identified 27 genes that are associated with either Asperger Syndrome (AS) and/or autistic traits and/or empathy. The research will be published tomorrow in the journal Autism Re ...
Officials warned about fake DHS intel e-mails
Aug 24, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Some e-mails purporting to be from the Homeland Security Department's intelligence division were fake and contained malicious software.
Japan launches 5th spy satellite
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
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(AP) -- Japan launched its fifth spy satellite into orbit Saturday in a bid to boost its ability to independently gather intelligence, the government said.
UIC Researchers Probe Computer 'Commonsense Knowledge'
Technology / Computer Sciences
Oct 06, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Challenge a simple pocket calculator at arithmetic and you may be left in the dust. But even the most sophisticated computer cannot match the reasoning of a youngster who looks outside, sees a fresh snowfall, ...
Brains or beauty: New study confirms having both leads to higher pay
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 14, 2009 |
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People looking for a good job at a good salary could find their intelligence may not be the only trait that puts them at the top of the pay scale, according to researchers. A new study finds attractiveness, along with confidence, ...
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