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People are more clued up about science than you might think

Fake news isn't making us wilfully ignorant. Our survey suggests that people are better informed and more discerning than we give them credit for

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The truth about intelligence: How useful is a high IQ?

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Specky geeks and airheads? The truth behind intelligence stereotypes

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The truth about intelligence: What makes someone smarter than others?

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The truth about intelligence: Do IQ tests really work?

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The truth about intelligence: Can I become cleverer?

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The truth about intelligence: Can I become cleverer?

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The truth about intelligence: What is it really?

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We may have got the evolution of our big brains entirely wrong

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We may have got the evolution of our big brains entirely wrong

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World's most-spoken languages may have arisen in ancient Iran

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World's most-spoken languages may have arisen in ancient Iran

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A high IQ may protect men from a cause of psychological stress

Men with higher intelligence scores seem less likely to develop psychological problems due to inflammation

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Does your kids’ DNA matter more than which school they go to?

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The Genius Within: How to be smart in the 21st century

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Found: more than 500 genes that are linked to intelligence

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How New Scientist readers predicted the Oscar winners

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