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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
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Google DeepMind CEO On What Keeps Him Up At Night: "AGI Is Coming, Society's Not Ready"
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner said AI systems capable of human-level cognitive abilities were only five to ten years away.
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AI Models Lose Cognitive Abilities With Age, Just Like Humans, Study Claims
The researchers tested AI models by giving them the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test.
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Study Reveals Chimpanzees Exhibit Varying Nut-Cracking Skills Within Same Group
A new study has revealed significant variation in the nut-cracking abilities of chimpanzees within the same group, highlighting differences in their cognitive and motor skills. Researchers analysed 3,882 video-recorded attempts by wild chimpanzees in Bossou, Guinea, to crack open oil palm nuts. The study found that some chimps were highly skilled, ...
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Doctors Demand Rahul Gandhi's Apology Over "Memory Loss" Remark On Biden
A group of doctors has demanded a public apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged disparaging remarks on the cognitive abilities of US President Joe Biden, saying it suggests a lack of sensitivity.
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Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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New Study Reveals the Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Every Memory
Recent research sheds new light on how the brain stores and manages memories, revealing that it maintains at least three distinct copies of each memory. This study, conducted on rodents, provides valuable insights into the brain's memory encoding process and suggests that multiple types of neurons play a role in storing these memories. The research...
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Night Owls Have Better Cognitive Ability Than Early Risers, Reveals Study
Experts stated that getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night is best for brain health, regardless of whether you consider yourself an owl or a lark.
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Kids Early Learning Made Easy With Toys From Myntra Under ₹2400
Unlock your child's potential with Myntra's exciting range of learning and development toys, designed to foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and cognitive growth.
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Brain: These Yoga Asanas Can Strengthen Our Cognitive Abilities
Here we share a few yoga asanas that can boost your brain health and also share how to perform them.
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How Video Calls Are Changing Our Brains, Reveals Study
A recent study reveals that neural communication in online interactions is significantly diminished when compared to the activity observed in in-person conversations.
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Cheese Might Help Lower Risk Of Dementia; Here Are Its Other Benefits
Read on as we list various other benefits of consuming cheese besides its ability to boost cognitive health.
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AI Could Replace 80 Percent of Human Jobs in 'Next Few Years', Expert Says
Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, is AI with human cognitive abilities and is being developed by various technological firms around the world. This AGI technology is just 'years away' and AI could replace 80 percent of human jobs in the coming years, according to US-Brazilian researcher Ben Goertzel.
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Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Related to Changes in a Child's Face: Study
A child's facial characteristics and perhaps its cognitive ability might change permanently as a result of even a modest amount of alcohol drinking during pregnancy.
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
-
Google DeepMind CEO On What Keeps Him Up At Night: "AGI Is Coming, Society's Not Ready"
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner said AI systems capable of human-level cognitive abilities were only five to ten years away.
-
AI Models Lose Cognitive Abilities With Age, Just Like Humans, Study Claims
The researchers tested AI models by giving them the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test.
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Study Reveals Chimpanzees Exhibit Varying Nut-Cracking Skills Within Same Group
A new study has revealed significant variation in the nut-cracking abilities of chimpanzees within the same group, highlighting differences in their cognitive and motor skills. Researchers analysed 3,882 video-recorded attempts by wild chimpanzees in Bossou, Guinea, to crack open oil palm nuts. The study found that some chimps were highly skilled, ...
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Doctors Demand Rahul Gandhi's Apology Over "Memory Loss" Remark On Biden
A group of doctors has demanded a public apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged disparaging remarks on the cognitive abilities of US President Joe Biden, saying it suggests a lack of sensitivity.
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Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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New Study Reveals the Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Every Memory
Recent research sheds new light on how the brain stores and manages memories, revealing that it maintains at least three distinct copies of each memory. This study, conducted on rodents, provides valuable insights into the brain's memory encoding process and suggests that multiple types of neurons play a role in storing these memories. The research...
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Night Owls Have Better Cognitive Ability Than Early Risers, Reveals Study
Experts stated that getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night is best for brain health, regardless of whether you consider yourself an owl or a lark.
-
Kids Early Learning Made Easy With Toys From Myntra Under ₹2400
Unlock your child's potential with Myntra's exciting range of learning and development toys, designed to foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and cognitive growth.
-
Brain: These Yoga Asanas Can Strengthen Our Cognitive Abilities
Here we share a few yoga asanas that can boost your brain health and also share how to perform them.
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How Video Calls Are Changing Our Brains, Reveals Study
A recent study reveals that neural communication in online interactions is significantly diminished when compared to the activity observed in in-person conversations.
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Cheese Might Help Lower Risk Of Dementia; Here Are Its Other Benefits
Read on as we list various other benefits of consuming cheese besides its ability to boost cognitive health.
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AI Could Replace 80 Percent of Human Jobs in 'Next Few Years', Expert Says
Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, is AI with human cognitive abilities and is being developed by various technological firms around the world. This AGI technology is just 'years away' and AI could replace 80 percent of human jobs in the coming years, according to US-Brazilian researcher Ben Goertzel.
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Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Related to Changes in a Child's Face: Study
A child's facial characteristics and perhaps its cognitive ability might change permanently as a result of even a modest amount of alcohol drinking during pregnancy.
