How four-year old children draw pictures of a child is an indicator of intelligence at age 14, according to a study by King’s College London, published in Psychological Science. The researchers studied 7,752 pairs of identical and non-identical twins (a total Read More …
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Study Supports New Explanation of Gender Gaps in Academia
It isn’t that women don’t want to work long hours or can’t compete in highly selective fields, and it isn’t that they are less analytical than men, researchers report in a study of gender gaps in academia. It appears instead Read More …
Scientists Identify Gene Linking Brain Structure to Intelligence
For the first time, scientists at King’s College London have identified a gene linking the thickness of the grey matter in the brain to intelligence. The study was published in Molecular Psychiatry and may help scientists understand biological mechanisms behind some forms of Read More …
“The Big Bang Theory” Creates Scholarship Fund for STEM Students at UCLA
Jim Parsons and UCLA alumna Mayim Bialik are among the cast, crew and executives funding a scholarship for students in science, technology, engineering and math. A co-creator and the cast and crew of the hit television show “The Big Bang Read More …
Genes Bring Music to Your Ears
Multiple regions in the human genome are reported to be linked to musical aptitude, according to a study published in Molecular Psychiatry. The function of the candidate genes implicated in the study ranges from inner-ear development to auditory neurocognitive processes, suggesting that Read More …
Spatial Distance Enhances Creativity
Playing make-believe is more than a childhood pasttime. According to psychologists, it’s also crucial to building creativity, giving a child the ability to consider alternative realities and perspectives. And this type of thinking is essential to future development, aiding interpersonal Read More …
Personality More Important Predictor Than Intelligence for Academic Success
Recent research at Griffith University has found that personality is more important than intelligence when it comes to success in education. Dr. Arthur Poropat from Griffith’s School of Applied Psychology has conducted the largest ever reviews of personality and academic Read More …
2ndLifeTech Named Winner of the 2104 USA Creative Business Cup
The National Creativity Network (NCN) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2014 USA Creative Business Cup. The Creative Business Cup (www.creativebusinesscup.com) is an annual competition that culminates with the world finals in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 17-19, 2014 Read More …
Early Life Stress Can Leave Lasting Impacts on the Brain
For children, stress can go a long way. A little bit provides a platform for learning, adapting and coping. But a lot of it – chronic, toxic stress like poverty, neglect and physical abuse – can have lasting negative impacts. Read More …
Bright Kids NYC’s Gifted and Talented Scholarship Celebrates a Year of Success
How do you support the needs of exceptional students across the largest city in US? The Gifted and Talented programs are one way the NYC Department of Education aims to do so. Each year families gear up for these assessments Read More …