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9 Types of Intelligence: The Many Ways to Expand Your Mind
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For years, intelligence was measured largely by IQ tests and academic performance. But Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner challenged that view with his theory of multiple intelligences, arguing that intelligence is not a single ability, but a set of diverse capacities.
How Gene Doping Works
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In gene doping, athletes would modify their genes to perform better in sports. Learn why gene doping isn't acceptable but gene therapy is.
Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act?
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An unselfish act is an act in which one person benefits while the person performing the act gains nothing. Find out if an unselfish act is possible.
How Self-healing Spacecraft Will Work
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Scientists are now developing a new type of composite material that will allow spacecraft to repair themselves. Learn more about this amazing future technology.
Top 5 Web Mashups
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The World Wide Web is bursting with information, so much so that it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data available to us. How can we sort through and make sense of it all? That's where Web mashups come in.
How Driverless Cars Will Work
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Driverless cars could help ease traffic congestion, lower pollution and prevent accidents. Learn more about the technology behind driverless cars.
How Jet Packs Work
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Thanks to several technological advancements, are jet packs closer than ever to becoming a reality for the average person? Find out how jet packs work.
How Exoskeletons Will Work
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Exoskeletons will allow soldiers to run faster, carry heavier weapons and leap over large obstacles. Learn how these robotic suits will work.
Have scientists found a way to read your mind?
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Is mind reading really possible? See how scientists cutting-edge technology to perceive intentions and learn how mind-reading could impact you.
How the Emotiv EPOC Works
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The Emotiv EPOC is a virtual reality game that uses your brain instead of a controller. Read about the cutting-edge Emotiv EPOC and the technology behind it.