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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Can you curl your tongue in a 'U' or make a 'trefoil'? What psychology thinks that gesture reveals

The ability to curl the tongue in different shapes may indicate deeper cognitive and neurological traits, suggesting a connection between physical abilities and mental functioning.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

'SuperAger' seniors stay sharp well past 80, as scientists reveal the reason

Researchers have found reasons why some seniors maintain sharp cognitive abilities into their 80s, indicating the existence of 'SuperAgers.'

Feb 27 • 19:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Few Know: Those Who Are This Age Have Reached the Highest Point of Intelligence Quotient

New studies reveal that cognitive abilities peak at different stages in life, challenging the long-held belief that intelligence is solely linked to youth.

Feb 26 • 22:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why

A study reveals that 'SuperAgers' over 80 generate more neurons, offering insights into their exceptional cognitive abilities.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

A 45-minute nap enhances learning and resets the brain

A recent study reveals that a short afternoon nap of up to 45 minutes can improve learning abilities by restoring the plasticity of neural connections in the brain.

Feb 26 • 04:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What is the exercise of less than one minute that tones back, abdomen, and arms

A simple suspension exercise revitalizes physical and cognitive abilities while strengthening concentration, according to specialists.

Feb 25 • 17:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Being a Grandparent Improves Cognitive Abilities

A study shows that grandparents who take care of their grandchildren exhibit higher levels of verbal fluency and episodic memory.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can Drinking Soft Drinks by Teenagers Have Unpleasant Consequences?

A study examines the impact of soft drink consumption on the cognitive abilities and overall health of teenagers.

Feb 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI will surpass humans in a few years, claims Anthropic CEO

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stated that AI could outpace human cognitive abilities in the near future.

Feb 19 • 07:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

When do horses learn better? Researchers discovered a factor that is also important for humans

The article discusses how sleep influences learning abilities and motivation in horses, highlighting a research method to assess cognitive skills in their familiar environments.

Feb 17 • 16:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Scientists discover a wooden structure in Africa built 300,000 years before Homo sapiens

An archaeological discovery in Africa reveals a wooden structure built 300,000 years before the appearance of Homo sapiens, suggesting advanced cognitive abilities of early human ancestors.

Feb 14 • 17:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Revolutionary Discovery About Chimpanzees: Researchers Were Amazed Even After Seeing Everything

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about chimpanzee decision-making that reveals their cognitive abilities exceed previous assumptions.

Feb 14 • 14:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Cognitive Catastrophe".. A study questions the intelligence of Generation Z and sparks controversy

A study presented by neuroscientist Jared Horvath claims that Generation Z's cognitive abilities are declining compared to previous generations, stirring significant debate on social media.

Feb 13 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

RESTART ⟩ This forgotten trick sharpens the brain in the middle of the day

A short nap in the afternoon can refresh the brain and restore its learning abilities, according to a recent study.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Imagination in Bonobos, Much Ado About Nothing

A recent study on the cognitive abilities of bonobos published in Science has generated significant media attention, but the article argues that this is largely unwarranted.

Feb 11 • 07:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Natural Intelligence: 15 Exercises to Train the Mind

The article presents 15 exercises aimed at preventing cognitive decline and enhancing mental skills such as language, mathematics, and visuospatial abilities.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chimpanzee Like a Child? Experiment Undermines the Belief in Human Uniqueness

An experiment involving the chimpanzee Kanzi challenges the belief in human cognitive uniqueness by investigating aspects of cognitive abilities in primates.

Feb 8 • 07:06 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Apes also have imagination and play 'at tea time'

Experiments with Kanzi, a bonobo known for learning to communicate with symbols, demonstrate cognitive abilities that were previously thought to be exclusive to humans.

Feb 5 • 19:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Negreira asks the judge for another forensic examination because his cognitive decline has worsened

Former Vice President of the Technical Committee of Referees, José María Enríquez Negreira, requests a new forensic evaluation due to the deterioration of his cognitive abilities amid an investigation of payments from FC Barcelona.

Feb 4 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Genie chimpanzee dies at the age of 49

The chimpanzee Ai, known for her remarkable cognitive abilities and contributions to science, has passed away at the age of 49.

Jan 13 • 10:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Are dogs eavesdropping on people and learning words? Scientists have no doubts

Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest and the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna have published findings indicating that some dogs can learn the names of objects simply by listening to their owners' conversations.

Jan 10 • 08:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump pitches cognitive tests for leaders, questions if Harris, Walz, Newsom could pass

President Trump proposed that all presidents and vice presidents should take cognitive tests, expressing doubts about the abilities of several Democratic leaders, including Vice President Harris and Governors Walz and Newsom.

Jan 6 • 18:44 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"Apathy and Loss of Performance" - How Brain and Fat are Connected

New findings reveal that obesity not only affects physical health but also alters brain function, impacting cognitive abilities, behavior, motivation, and thinking.

Jan 1 • 06:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

General Artificial Intelligence, a technology capable of surpassing the human brain and saving the economy

The article discusses the potential of General Artificial Intelligence to exceed human cognitive abilities and its implications for the economy.

Dec 29 • 22:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Life & Tech

Cerebral Neuromagic

The article discusses the emerging field of cerebral neuromagic, which combines neuroscience with psychological techniques to enhance cognitive abilities and brain functions.

Dec 28 • 19:44 UTC

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