Intelligence Test

A study of over 78,000 people has identified 52 genes that are thought to be significantly associated with intelligence

Biology

52 genes associated with intelligence discovered

Anytime discussion raising the possibility of a genetic basis behind intelligence comes up, we immediately enter a minefield of social and ethical controversies. A new study claims to have pinpointed 52 specific genes that play a major part in determining an individual's intelligence.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have built what they claim is the most accurate simulation of a functioning brain to date (Image: Shutterstock)

Science

Scientists build the most accurate computer simulation of the brain yet

A team of scientists at the University of Waterloo have built a large-scale computer simulation of a brain, perhaps encouraging yet another approach to reaching a general-purpose artificial intelligence.

Swedish researchers have created a computer program that can score 150 on standard non-verbal IQ test questions (Image: Shutterstock)

Science

Genius Swedish computer program has IQ of 150

Researchers in Sweden have created a computer program that can score 150 on standard non-verbal IQ test questions by modeling human problem-solving psychology.

Computers

The anytime, interuptable universal intelligence test for people and computers

Researchers have developed an intelligence test that can be applied to any subject, (biological or not), at any point in its development, making it ideal for evaluating the progress of artificial intelligence systems.