Neuroscientists can now predict intelligence

Plus: Skip Zoom? Holographic tech allows you to 'beam' into your next meeting. Jan 12, 2023 [Blueprint]( [I can tell if you’re clever just by looking at you](. Well… that is to say that scientists can, thanks to a new study, which provides one of the most in-depth views of how different brain regions and neural networks affect a person's general intelligence. To the uninitiated, this is essentially your ability to solve problems in various situations. The theory at play here is that intelligence is the byproduct of the brain's global architecture and the interplay of both strong and weak connections. So, by looking at your brain, they can see how smart you are. But before you start wondering what exactly your brain says about you, gaze in wonderment at this. [This video]( shows an AI-powered baby stroller that offers intelligent braking and hands-free strolling. Now that’s smart. Good morning. I’m Alice, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s dive in. 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They have put together an algorithm that measures intelligence by looking at a brain scan. Their goal was to understand how our ability to solve problems is made possible by the information-processing architecture of the brain. → The study consisted of a diverse group of 297 undergrad students, who completed a series of general intelligence tests that gauged their problem-solving abilities and how well they could adapt to different situations. Each participant then underwent an fMRI resting-state scan of their brain. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [Facebook]( [SCIENCE]SCIENCE [Skip Zoom? Holographic tech allows you to 'beam' into your next meeting.]( Zoom meetings are so last year. Because now, a[new holographic technology]( is making waves to bridge the gap between the real and virtual worlds. It means people from all walks of life are beaming themselves into meetings in real-time from anywhere in the world, like in Star Wars or Avatar. 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