QI : sommes-nous vraiment en train de devenir moins intelligents? (Are we really becoming less intelligent?)
Vous êtes moins intelligents que vos parents et vos enfants le seront encore moins que vous. C’est en substance l’idée… More
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Judges and examiners get laxer with practice
Students are widely judged on their abilities before being allowed to enter top universities. Athletes are assessed on their physical… More
You’re Most Likely to Do Something Extreme Right Before You Turn 30
… or 40, or 50, or 60 … Each year, cities, regions, and other organizers around the world host around… More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring educational achievement, personality, and genetics; how multidimensional objects are stored in memory; and categories and constraints in causal perception… More
Appetizing Imagery Puts Visual Perception on Fast Forward
Images with appealing content seem to fade more smoothly relative to other images, even when they faded at the same rate… More
If You Want to Feel Better, Spend Money on Saving Time
The Wall Street Journal: People feel happier when they pay to save time than when they buy something nice for… More