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What role do IQ tests play in measuring Intelligence?

Three Cambridge University Press authors and leading experts on Intelligence take on our virtual roundtable on 'Human Intelligence'. Week three of the six part series asks the question 'What role do IQ tests play in measuring intelligence?'

Richard Haier, James R. Flynn, Robert J. Sternberg | 1 Jun 2016

The Genesis of Numbers and Functions

R.P. Burn details the major difficulties in writing Numbers and Functions and how he channelled his own experiences as a student learning the subject to compose this compelling text

R.P. Burn | 31 May 2016

How much radiation is safe?

One of the most important questions in science today as it relates to public policy is the debate over whether we should use a linear no-threshold model (LNT) or a threshold model when calculating the...

Leon N. Cooper | 31 May 2016

Equality in Children’s Fantasy Literature

Writing a book with a title like Children’s Fantasy Literature, even when you make it clear that it’s merely an Introduction, is a daunting task. Farah and I knew from day one that we were going to...

Michael Levy | 27 May 2016

The nature of intelligence on the Internet: Collaboration vs Augmentation

Is collaboration the right word or even the right concept when discussing the ways we imagine the Internet to change human thinking and problem solving? Collaboration through Internet tools has become...

Michael Glassman | 27 May 2016

In Defense of America’s Working Women

Dilek Edwards was fired from her job as a yoga instructor and massage therapist in New York City’s financial district because she was “too cute.”  The practice was owned by Charles Nicolai and his...

Joanna L. Grossman | 26 May 2016

The Battle of Jutland: British opportunities missed – An article by John Brooks

To mark the centenary of, The Battle of Jutland, one of the most important and controversial naval battles in history, author and military historian John Brooks reflects on the devastating consequences of tactical failure by British commanders.

John Brooks | 26 May 2016

Getting to know Plato

Christopher Rowe sheds some light on the great philosopher, with reference to his new and lively translation of Theaetetus and Sophist, two of Plato's most important dialogues...

Christopher Rowe | 26 May 2016

Schumann and Sanskrit: How Universally Does Music Communicate?

In the third of a series of articles, author John MacAuslan continues to explore how music speaks to people.

John MacAuslan | 26 May 2016

A Glimpse into High Speed Marine Craft: One Hundred Knots at Sea

Naval Architect and Aerospace Engineer Peter J. Mantle discusses the unique principles and challenges in the design of high-speed marine craft.

Peter J. Mantle | 25 May 2016

Neuroscience & Intelligence

Three Cambridge University Press authors and leading experts on Intelligence take on our virtual roundtable on 'Human Intelligence'. Week two of the six part series asks the question 'What role does neuroscience play in understanding intelligence and our capacity to learn?'

Richard Haier, James R. Flynn, Robert J. Sternberg | 25 May 2016

The Mystery of Thermal Physics

David Goodstein, author of Thermal Physics, Energy and Entropy (2015) discusses his interest in the subject and the reasons behind writing this important text

David Goodstein | 24 May 2016