Why animal intelligence isn’t just cute and matters for us all When we think of “IQ,” most of us picture humans taking standardized tests. But intelligence isn’t exclusive to our species. Across the animal kingdom, creatures like crows, pigs, dolphins, and many others demonstrate remarkable cognitive powers. By studying their problem-solving, memory, social learning, and […]
The actress Hedy Lamarr was known for her beauty and film career, but she was also an inventor. The Official Website of Hedy Lamarr describes her accomplishment as follows: Hedy patented an idea that later became the crutch of both secure military communications and mobile phone technology. In 1942, Hedy and the composer and pianist George […]
