Tag: intelligence
Are Plants Conscious? Science Writer Says Yes
Annaka Harris, neuroscience and physics writer, starts by casting doubt on human consciousness.
MicroRNAs: A New Clue About Octopus Intelligence?
While octopus brains are very different from vertebrate brains, they share with vertebrates, a huge number of microRNAs.
Do Centaurs Really Exist? The Surprising Truth
Well, a half human/half horse cannot literally exist — but the way horses and humans work together has been called a “miracle.”
Still a Mystery: Charles Thaxton on Life’s Origin
It was the epilogue that proved controversial. There the three authors reviewed five proposed explanations for life’s origins.
Researchers: More Intelligent Jays Show More Self-Control
The researchers say that the same relationship holds true for cuttlefish, chimpanzees, and humans.