British Mensa has invited two siblings to join the high IQ society, which means these brothers have IQs in the top 2 percent of the population, Cambridge News reported. This also lends evidence to the theory that intelligence does indeed run in the family. According to the news source, 15-year-old Thomas Frodsham and his 13-year-old […]
Archive | May, 2012
Interactive music activities may benefit babies’ brains
There are parents who believe that exposing their babies to music can influence these newborn’s cognitive development. Based on the results of a recent study by researchers from the McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind, interactive music classes can go a long way in making babies’ brains more sophisticated. The research, which appears in […]
Student entered University of Oxford’s graduate program at 17
When applying to graduate school, individuals typically face stiff competition, especially for programs offered by prestigious schools like the University of Oxford. According to the institution’s website, the number of applicants for postgraduate programs at Oxford now exceeds the total for prospective undergraduates. However, despite rigorous admissions standards and the fact that graduate students are […]
Berries may keep the brain strong in old age
Fruits are an essential part of any diet, as they contain nutrients that can help with the maintenance of the body, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is why women over the age of 51 are advised to digest one and a half cups of fruit each day. Women who are 65 years […]
Teenager hopes to hold three degrees by the age of 18
This spring, Kimberly Koerth will not only earn her high school diploma, but an associate’s degree from Central Arizona College (CAC) as well, San Tan Valley Today reported. At the age of 15, Koerth may not have her driver’s license yet, but she is looking to hold a master’s degree by the time she turns […]