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 […]
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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 […]
Social interaction may be linked to mental development
Whether people are having a group discussion in a classroom or over dinner, they have an opportunity to hear fresh opinions, see things from a different perspective and ultimately learn something new. Based on the results of a recent study from Trinity College Dublin, social interaction appears to play a role in the development of […]
Less white-matter may lead to trouble making decisions
When older adults have trouble completing what should be simple tasks, like deciding which products to pick up at the grocery store, one of their first thoughts may be to take an IQ test and see if there have been any changes to their cognitive abilities. While every brain is wired differently, problems regarding decision […]
Mental activities may slow memory decline in people’s final years
While it is impossible to predict when someone will die of natural causes, new research shows that the rate at which people's memory declines increases two and a half years before they pass away. However, activities that stimulate the brain may also keep the mind sharp in old age. Data that supports these claims appeared […]
Student to earn second college degree at 14 years of age
For some college students, it takes more than four years to complete one degree. California resident Moshe Kai Cavalin does not have this problem, as he is currently pursuing his second degree at the age of 14, ABC News reported. When he was just 11, Cavalin graduated from East Los Angeles Community College. This year, […]
Gifted students put on creative play about recycling
In the event that children display outstanding levels of aptitude or competence in at least one domain, they may be gifted, according to the National Association for Gifted Children. If children are found to be gifted, then parents may want to enroll them in special schools or programs that allow them to learn alongside peers […]