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more about #intelligenceandspermcount Mafalda para Presidente: This is natural selection at its best, though obviously be "more intelligent" they mean "can tie his own shoes!" more » whatwouldjanedo: This does not bode well for my fear of unintended pregnancy. more » coodlebump: So is Geoff Miller himself more attractive cuz he's a psych professor with lots of big words on his bio page? [www.unm.edu] Cuz I remember seeing his ... more » lucciolina: How does this account for the Duggars? more » whatsername: People who are good at intelligence tests...are good at taking intelligence tests. I'm all for a new concept of intelligence being defined that accoun... more » That Shy Guy: *Moves laptop away from giblets.* Does this mean I'm going to have better success with the "I have a double major in Physics and Math." line? more » MeganGlass 就是一个古代的三明治: This is such awesome news. It doesn't explain why idiots are so often the ones who have umpteen kids. Get workin' on that, science! more » sportz.star: Personally, I feel more fertile just looking at hot intelligence in the form of Matt Damon, so maybe there's something there. more » PacoHertez: *adjusts collar* more » jigglyball: This doesn't explain the Federline clan, Bronx Mowgli Wentz, or my cousins in Alabama. more » WaltzingMatilda: Okay - so you're saying that I can discontinue my evening prayers against Dennis Prager-a-likes having many, many children? Because evolution is just ... more » Sev: *looks at the number of stupid people reproducing* Apparently, those low intelligence scoring men are doing just fine in there parts. more » Mr. Mittens (né nodoubt9203): "however their dumber peers have been known to impregnate more women due to their inferior knowledge of birth control." more » morninggloria: While this is interesting, it probably wouldn't be a good idea for a couple struggling with fertility issues to bring this into the argument. "Oh YEAH... more » Jessi Ramsey: Yes but what is intelligence really? more » bitchplease: Baby batter might be the most digusting term EVER for sperm. It makes me want go gag, more than the actual thing itself. more » NefariousNewt: That certainly makes sense, if it's important to propagate intellect as a trait. Darwinian theory would suggest that it's a certainty -- those who are... more » sassyredhead: I am somewhat confused by the pic of Matt Damon. Are we saying lots o sperm or birth control? I, personally, am torn. more » madktdisease: Of course, I'm sure the smart men are intelligent enough to use proper birth control or be with a partner that does. more » Lymed: Somehow, I'm not sure we should be using a study of war veterans to come to conclusions for the general populations. I would think that the trauma in ... more » -
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Intelligence Is The New Fertility Treatment
Scientists in the UK and U.S. have found that men who score higher on intelligence tests have more — and more motile — sperm than their stupider peers, regardless of health habits. More »
