Until now, it had been widely assumed that the kind of mental ability that allows us to solve new problems without having any relevant previous experience — what psychologists call fluid intelligence — is innate and cannot be taught (though people can raise their grades on tests of it by practicing). picked by deEPCHill 4 months ago

Scientists are reporting evidence that intact, double-stranded DNA has the “amazing” ability to recognize similarities in other DNA strands from a distance. And then like friends with similar interests, the bits of genetic material hangout or congregate together. The recognition — of similar sequences in DNA’s chemical subunits — occurs in a way once regarded as impos... read full post picked by deepchill 7 months ago

People with amazing abilities actually do exist in real life; here's a list of 10 of the most amazing of these people! picked by DemureArt 9 months ago

Researchers have found that adding capsaicin to a lidocaine derivative called QX-314 it had the ability to enter nerve cells but only the pain-sensing nocieptors.

So what is capsaicin? Simple, it's the potent ingredient in chili peppers and pepper spray. picked by pittr 10 months ago

As if having a MySpace page wasn't enough, MacArthur told internet users everywhere that his interests include "breaking my foot off in a prosecutor's ass" and "improving my ability to break my foot off in a prosecutor's ass." picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

You have one guess as too what Matter Eater Lad's special ability is. This superhero only has one power, but he uses it well. picked by kyot 1 year ago

While the U.S. government is interested in cracking down on Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapon, Iran has embarked on a different crackdown of its own -- a ban on rap music. picked by sholom22 9 months ago

The herpes virus can lay dormant in the body for decades. Its ability to hide in the body has always been a mystery until now. Knowing how it manages to survive in a dormant state should lead to new forms of treatment picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

TeleFlip, the service which allows you to send text messages via email, now offers anyone with a mobile phone with text messaging the ability to have email sent to your phone. picked by francisbook 1 year ago

Outside a handful of majors -- engineering and some of the sciences -- a bachelor's degree tells an employer nothing except that the applicant has a certain amount of intellectual ability and perseverance. picked by muppet 3 weeks ago

America’s military might has been rendered useless because of political correctness. picked by FriedBrains 2 years ago

In its ability to learn, the cockroach is a moron in the morning and a genius in the evening. Dramatic daily variations in the cockroach's learning ability were discovered by a new study performed by Vanderbilt University biologists. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Biomedical engineers have successfully married the gecko’s adhesive ability with that of a mussel well known for its sticking power underwater. The material, called “geckel,” functions like a sticky note and exhibits strong yet reversible adhesion in both air and water. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Drinking alcohol dulls the brain's ability to detect threats, US researchers said today in a study that helps explain why drunk people get into bar fights and drive their cars. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

The planet Jupiter is thought to act as a “cosmic vacuum cleaner,” sucking up comets and asteroids that could potentially hit the Earth and endanger all life on our planet. But new research has more closely examined Jupiter's ability to protect the inner solar system, and there are some suprising findings. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

As you know, Thompson finally tossed his hat in the ring. His in ability to decide to run, his staffers jumping ship, and his possible loss of the Arlington Group's approval has really hurt his chances. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Finger Length Helps Predict Test Exam Results, Homosexuality, Cancer, Musical Ability and Aggressive Personality.

*WARNING: Do not tilt head to right side while viewing avatar.... Doh! picked by ogri2003 1 year ago

Ripple.org gives you the ability to give water, food, education and money just by viewing an ad. Every time you view an ad, some money is donated, giving nearly 6 days of clean water access! picked by thejehosephat 10 months ago

IMSaferTM - IMSafer monitors the instant messenger conversations of your children to help you balance protecting your children and respecting their privacy. The IMSafer service will only notify you when your child is engaged in a potentially dangerous conversation on IM. At IMSafer, we have worked with law enforcement officials to learn how potential predators initiate, develop and maintain ina... read full post picked by MissParker 1 year ago

Sociologists, baby name experts and teachers all agree that what you name your child does indeed impact her personality, her ability to interact with her peers, even how she is perceived by total strangers.

(Yea, this one is for INY) picked by icepigs 2 weeks ago