Researcher studies the hacker mind
Timothy Summers is providing a better understanding about how hackers think through his research and newly formed startup, Summers & Co., LLC, designed to improve cybersecurity.
Security
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IQ of children in better-educated households is higher, study of twins indicates
Young adults who were raised in educated households develop higher cognitive ability than those who were brought up in less ideal environments, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University, ...
Social Sciences
Mar 24, 2015
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'Divide and rule'—raven politics
Mythology has attributed many supernatural features to ravens. Studies on the cognitive abilities of ravens have indeed revealed that they are exceptionally intelligent. Ravens live in complex social groups and they can gain ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 31, 2014
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Chimpanzee intelligence determined by genes
A chimpanzee's intelligence is largely determined by its genes, while environmental factors may be less important than scientists previously thought, according to a Georgia State University research study.
Plants & Animals
Jul 10, 2014
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Evolutionary roots of self control: Study of 13 primate species links 'intertemporal choice' to natural selection
A chimpanzee will wait more than two minutes to eat six grapes, but a black lemur would rather eat two grapes now than wait any longer than 15 seconds for a bigger serving.
Evolution
May 13, 2014
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Hire like Google? For most companies, that's a bad idea
Laszlo Bock, the head of human resources at Google, made quite a splash with his announcement last year that the technology firm has changed the way it hires people. Gone are the brainteaser-style interview questions that ...
Business
Mar 12, 2014
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Early childhood education can pay big rewards to families, society
High quality early childhood education for disadvantaged children can simultaneously reduce inequality and boost productivity in America, contends James Heckman, a professor of economics at the University of Chicago and one ...
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2014
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Pupils 'held back' academically by their social background
(Phys.org) —Children of similar intelligence have very different levels of educational attainment depending on their social backgrounds, says a long-term study led by Oxford University researchers.
Social Sciences
Oct 18, 2013
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Warrior web closer to making its performance-improving suit a reality
Of the many risks dismounted Soldiers face in the field, one of the most common is injury from carrying their gear—often topping 100 pounds—for extended periods over rough terrain. Heavy loads increase the likelihood ...
Engineering
Aug 23, 2013
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Smart enough to know better: Intelligence is not a remedy for racism
Smart people are just as racist as their less intelligent peers—they're just better at concealing their prejudice, according to a University of Michigan study.
Social Sciences
Aug 11, 2013
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