“This study is top-notch and shows clearly that our traditional ideas about intelligence no longer hold,” Hare says. “There are many different types of intelligence that vary independently of one another. This means there are many different types of genius, even in animals.” Herrmann admits that Natasha may have just happened to score highly in …
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Where does the mind reside? It’s a question that’s occupied the best brains for thousands of years. Now, a patient who is self-aware – despite lacking three regions of the brain thought to be essential for self-awareness – demonstrates that the mind remains as elusive as ever. The finding suggests that mental functions might not …
He even high fives, and does other tricks.
That’s how she feels compelled to start a conversation about how she, a white woman with a Ph.D. in medieval history and an adjunct professor, came to rely on food stamps and Medicaid. Ms. Bruninga-Matteau, a 43-year-old single mother who teaches two humanities courses at Yavapai College, in Prescott, Ariz., says the stereotype of the …
DENVER (AP) — There will be more whole grains on school lunch menus this year, along with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and other healthy options. The challenge is getting children to eat them. “We don’t want healthy trash cans. We want kids who are eating this stuff,” said Kern Halls, a former …
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Wonder Nut: Walnut Shubhra Krishan August 24, 2012 Do you love walnuts? Do you constantly look for ways to include them in your daily diet? If yes, congratulations—you’re getting more potassium, magnesium, calcium, and Vitamin E. What’s more, you’re getting much less sodium than those who prefer salted peanuts. You’re boosting your memory and brain …