Intelligence

The problem for people who care about government transparency is that the CIA's efforts to conceal history go far beyond soup.

A more subtle form of prejudice than racism proves deeply problematic.

New research suggests that practicing Bach and Beethoven can build up the brain.

A large new study finds people who grew up in book-filled homes have higher reading, math, and technological skills.

Nearly two-thirds believe they're smarter than average.

New research finds the stereotype that intellectual genius is a male trait can dampen females' interest in certain jobs or fields of study.

Sure, Trump's recent comments on his own brilliance might sound vexing. But candidates (and pundits) are always getting caught up in post-election narratives.

Despite using them for almost a hundred years it's still unclear how accurate or fair an IQ test really is.

Do you think almost everyone has the potential to excel?

A new study finds lower mortality rates among highly intelligent people—a link that continues well into old age.

How is it that so many U.S. officials know what happened in a closed-door meeting?

Your best strategy depends on whether you're an outsider—but don't forget the hard work.

Noah Davis talks to Yext CEO Howard Lerman about finding friends to work with, the importance of great teachers, and the balance between intelligence and execution.

Researchers link mental speed and charisma in a new study.

Our machines are very smart. They’re also very incompetent.

A study finds a new link between mutations and intellectual disability, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore non-genetic factors.

On this charged issue, a team of researchers comes to the opposite conclusion of some of their colleagues.

Throughout the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our second-annual list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young people we predict will have an impact on the social, political, and economic issues we make it our mission to cover every day at Pacific Standard.

One new study links IQ with the quality and quantity of one’s education, and another to a child’s home environment.

Intellectual abilities don't all follow the same trends as we age, according to new research.

One sociology professor recalls finally getting rid of the objects meant only to indicate membership in a particular class.

New research suggests bias also can be found within racial categories.

Thanks in part to the work of Hanns Scharff and a slew of studies on interrogation techniques, we know it's best to be genuinely friendly no matter who you're trying to get information out of.

Chimps recently figured out a computer game more quickly than humans. It may be because they're so familiar with navigating basic win-lose dynamics.