7 stories tagged #cognition

  1. Cognition's Valuation Soars to $26B in $1B+ Funding Round
    tech

    Cognition's Valuation Soars to $26B in $1B+ Funding Round

    AI coding startup Cognition doubles valuation to $26B after raising over $1B, driven by rapid enterprise adoption of its coding agent Devin.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. If Humans Are Getting Smarter, Why Are Our Brains Shrinking?
    health

    If Humans Are Getting Smarter, Why Are Our Brains Shrinking?

    Exploring the evidence and theories behind the 10% reduction in human brain size over the past 11,700 years.

    3w ago 2 min read
  3. Neanderthal Brains Were More Similar to Modern Humans Than Previously Believed
    world

    Neanderthal Brains Were More Similar to Modern Humans Than Previously Believed

    New research challenges long-held assumptions about Neanderthal intelligence, suggesting brain volume differences are comparable to variations within modern human populations.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Gen Z's AI Backlash: Digital Natives Reject Technology They Grew Up With
    tech

    Gen Z's AI Backlash: Digital Natives Reject Technology They Grew Up With

    Contrary to expectations, Generation Z, raised on AI, is leading the charge against the technology. Data reveals growing skepticism and resentment among young adults regarding AI's impact on careers and cognition.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Study: No Link Between Fluoride in Drinking Water and Lower IQ
    health

    Study: No Link Between Fluoride in Drinking Water and Lower IQ

    New research tracking over 10,000 individuals finds no evidence that community water fluoridation harms children's IQ or adult cognition.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Study: Twins Lag in Early Development, Catch Up in Language by Age 7
    health

    Study: Twins Lag in Early Development, Catch Up in Language by Age 7

    New research reveals twins often face developmental delays in cognition and social-emotional skills compared to single-born siblings, but show a surprising advantage in language by age seven.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. Menopause Triggers Brain Changes, Cognitive Shifts: New Study Reveals Impacts
    health

    Menopause Triggers Brain Changes, Cognitive Shifts: New Study Reveals Impacts

    Research uncovers how menopause affects brain structure, cognitive function, and mental health, exploring Hormone Replacement Therapy's role and lifestyle interventions.

    3mo ago 2 min read