Episode 460
Brains: the bigger the better?
When it comes to the brain, size doesn't matter. It's what you do with it that counts.
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
April 19, 20163m 17s
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Show Notes
Humans are awesomely clever, right? We've colonised the world, manipulated our environment, developed incredible technology and can even make brilliant science radio shows like this one. And it's all thanks to the squishy grey stuff in our skulls - our brains. It's often said that humans have unusually big brains, which explains our exceptional intelligence, but it turns out that may not strictly be true. Kat Arney looks at the popular myth that a bigger brain means a higher level of intelligence... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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