RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Brain Science

Rethinking Intelligence: Beyond Centralized Brains

So, what’s the deal with intelligence, really? It turns out that having a centralized brain might not be the only way to be smart. Octopuses, plants, and even bacteria show some pretty clever behaviors without a traditional brain. Maybe we’ve been too focused on brains when it comes to smarts. Time to rethink!

Interesting Fact #8 – The average human brain weighs about 3 pounds

The average human brain weighs about 3 pounds or 1,300 grams. This is about 2% of the total body weight. The brain is made up of water, fat, and protein. It also contains minerals, such as sodium, potassium, and calcium….

What is the small brain inside your heart?

The small brain inside your heart is a recent discovery. Scientists are still trying to understand its role. This little-known organ is called “the cardiac ganglion.” It’s located in the sinoatrial node, which is the heart’s natural pacemaker. Studies show…

You Have Three Brains: How Does That Work?

By David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small What’s the hardest part of loving your three brains? Knowing you really have three? But you’ve known about them all along, haven’t you? Take a look. “Use Your Head” We’ve all heard…