Intelligence
Cryptic Oceanic Signals Unveil Non-Human Intelligence Communication, Scientists Report
Humpback Whales’ Bubble Rings Could Unlock Clues to Alien Communication, Say Scientists Researchers from the SETI Institute have discovered that humpback whales produce mysterious “smoke ring-like” bubbles in the ocean—a behavior potentially aimed at communicating with humans. These enigmatic rings, previously observed only during feeding or mating, were documented interacting with people for the first […]
‘Godfather of AI’ Unveils Stark Probability of Artificial Intelligence Overpowering Humanity
AI ‘Godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton Warns of 1-in-5 Chance AI Could Take Over Humanity Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel laureate physicist known as the “godfather of AI,” has warned there is a 10–20% chance that artificial intelligence could eventually overpower humanity. In a recent CBS News interview, Hinton echoed Elon Musk’s concerns, comparing unchecked AI development to […]
Children Link Posh Accents to Intelligence, Yorkshire Dialects Viewed as Less Clever
Posh Accents Linked to Intelligence by Children, Study Finds (Images: 1. Children discussing accents 2. Yorkshire landmarks 3. Diverse group of kids) Children as young as five associate middle-class accents with higher intelligence, according to a University of Essex study. Researchers tested 27 five-year-olds, revealing biases toward Standard Southern British English (SSBE), Yorkshire, and Essex […]
Study Debunks ‘Silly Billy’ Myth: Goats Outsmart Sheep and Alpacas in Intelligence
Goats Outsmart Sheep and Alpacas in Cognitive Tests, Study Reveals By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor | Updated: 22:19 GMT, 10 March 2025 Megan Quail, lead researcher, discovered goats outperformed sheep and alpacas in cognitive tests. Goats have topped the farmyard intelligence charts, according to groundbreaking research from the University of Aberystwyth. In the first […]