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Are big brains smarter? We humans like to think we’re pretty smart - but does brain size really make a difference? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy pick away at the mysteries of grey matter.
Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode.
Mystery: Are Big Brains Smarter?
- The human brain on average weighs 2.7 pounds
- An elephant brain weighs 10.5 pounds, but that’s only 1/10 of 1% of its body weight
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