Neuroscience

An evidence-based examination of neuroplasticity, the mechanisms by which the adult brain changes, and the specific behaviors that reliably promote benefic...

What the nutrition research actually shows about foods, diets, and supplements for cognitive performance, separating well-supported claims from marketing hype.

The surprising history of how studying animal cognition -- from corvids to octopuses -- influenced the development of modern human intelligence testing methods.

The surprising history of how studying animal cognition influenced the development of modern human intelligence testing methods.

Can brain scans predict IQ? This article covers what fMRI, MRI, and EEG studies reveal about the neural basis of intelligence -- from brain size and cortic...

Discover how the P-FIT model, neural efficiency hypothesis, and white matter pathways explain intelligence. Learn what brain imaging reveals about IQ diffe...

Chronic stress shrinks the hippocampus by up to 8%, and children with 4+ ACEs score 5-15 IQ points lower than peers. Explore how trauma, cortisol, and PTSD...

Fluid intelligence peaks around age 25 and declines steadily, while crystallized intelligence grows into your 60s and 70s. Discover how aging reshapes diff...

Neuroscience research shows IQ is not fixed at birth. Learn which brain training methods have real evidence behind them, how neuroplasticity supports intel...

Research shows IQ predicts about 25% of job performance while emotional intelligence predicts up to 58% of success in leadership roles. Discover what Fortu...

IQ measures reasoning and problem-solving ability while EQ measures emotional awareness and social skills. Discover how these two forms of intelligence dif...