Intelligence

  • NewsMarie-Claire Dorking

    Science Says You Can Thank (Or Blame) Your Mum For Your Intelligence

    New research reveals we get our intelligence from our mums [Photo: Krewr Studio via Pexels] You know the age-old saying about getting your intelligence from your mother. Because according to science you get all your smarts from your mother dearest (whether you like it or not!)   New research featured in Psychology Spot and reported by Good Housekeeping says babies are born with conditioned genes that work differently depending on whether they’re from your mum or your dad. Allow us to explain t

  • NewsAlice Sholl

    People Who Hate Working Out Are More Intelligent, According to Science

    A new study published in the Journal of Health Psychology observed 60 students - half of them scored high on a need for ‘cognitive endeavours’ (in other words, they like to think more), while the others scored low.