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A “theory” has a special meaning in science

Whenever someone tells you that they “have a theory,” you’re probably a mix of curious and skeptical, and with good reason. Most often, you’re going to hear a wild tale that’s a mix of true and dubious facts, possible but suspicious links between them, guesses that range from informed hypotheses to extravagant speculations, and a story about how they’ve introduced one (or more) modifications to…

A “theory” has a special meaning in science

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Intelligent women get less help at work, study finds

Women who scored high on intelligence tests were seen as more hostile by their teammates and got less help, a new study finds. High-scoring men faced no such penalty. Research explains why.

  • Women with high intelligence receive less help at work
  • Men with high intelligence scores get better treatment
  • Study examines gender differences in cognitive ability impact

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