Intelligence

For most of us, the days of standardized testing are a distant memory. But for parents and students, the pressure to perform on cognitive ability tests, which are very similar to IQ tests, is a modern reality. Imagine a...

For decades, fluoride has been a cornerstone of dentistry and public health, widely recognized for its ability to protect against tooth decay. In Australia, for instance, more than 90% of the population has access to fluoridated tap water, a...

In the vast, beautiful landscape of Tasmania, the mountain ash, the world's tallest flowering plant, stands as a living testament to nature's ingenuity. These remarkable trees, capable of reaching over 100 meters and living for centuries, are not just...

The body's central nervous system is supported by a clear, protective liquid called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It cushions the brain and spinal cord, delivers nutrients, and clears waste, performing a role as vital as blood. For most of us,...

In the solemn atmosphere of the celebration of “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness”, the presence of VietLand Group at the Vietnam Exhibition Fair Center became a remarkable highlight. The enterprise presented the image of a pioneering...

In a world where chronic loneliness is a recognized public health crisis, the explosive popularity of AI chatbots and ‘companions’ is perhaps unsurprising. Within days of its launch, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app Grok became Japan’s most downloaded app,...

In a remarkably short period, the landscape of medicine in Australia has been reshaped by the rapid rise of medicinal cannabis. Since access pathways were expanded in 2016, a staggering 700,000 prescription approvals have been issued, marking a dramatic...

Boosting a child’s literacy can be as simple as sending their parents a few text messages, but a recent study reveals a surprising finding: the number of messages matters. Researchers at Stanford and Texas A&M conducted a randomized experiment...

In my classroom, students are quick to offer opinions on whether AI is intelligent. They can assess its ability to analyze, evaluate, and communicate. But when I ask whether AI can truly "think," I'm often met with blank stares....

For the last fifty years, a good education meant preparing kids for high-paying knowledge work in science and technology. But with generative AI now capable of writing code, drafting reports, and analyzing data, those rules may be changing. Teachers...