The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms
Posted by Emily Cooke in livescience.com Scientists harnessed a new method to precisely measure the amount of information the brain can store, […]
General Assembly of Mensa France
By Cédric Markgraf, Chairman of Mensa France The general assembly of Mensa France took place, as tradition dictates, during the Ascension weekend in […]
Stuff that’s hard for your brain to explain may be more memorable
Posted by Bess Connolly Martell-Yale in futurity.org What makes a memory? It may be related to how hard your brain had to […]
Metacognitive abilities may be more influenced by environment than genetics
Posted by Eric W. Dolan in Cognitive Science In a recent study from Beijing Normal University, researchers have demonstrated that certain cognitive […]
Brain function of older adults catching up with younger generations
Posted by Nottingham Trent University in medicalxpress.com According to research by Nottingham Trent University, the brain function of older generations is improving, with […]
The first weekend for Ms 50+ in Germany was held
Mensa Germany has developed a completely new event format, which took place for the first time last weekend: A relaxed and inspiring […]
Postcard from Grensa
By Charlotte (Mensa Netherlands) Grensa was a German, Belgian, and Dutch getaway weekend held March 8–10, 2024.The plan was an easy-going weekend somewhere […]
How your brain filters out distractions to focus
Posted by Brown University A new study illustrates how parts of the brain need to work together to focus on important information […]
Postcard from Venice Carnival organized by Mensa Italy
By Adrian Stoicescu (Mensa Romania) Venice, Italy, stands out as a quintessential travel destination, celebrated for its unparalleled beauty, historical depth, and […]
The Mensa Brazil Foundation
Mensa Brazil launches the Mensa Brazil Foundation to support educational projects and defend the rights and interests of gifted individuals across the […]
The social benefits of getting our brains in sync
A growing body of research is showing how neural activity can sync up among multiple people, resulting in better social and creative […]
Human brains are getting bigger
“Larger brain structures like those observed in our study may reflect improved brain development and improved brain health,” Charles DeCarli says. “A […]