Why Are Psychopaths Thought Of As Highly Intelligent?

When laypeople think of what a psychopath is like, they may, quite reasonably, think of someone potentially very dangerous, even evil, yet they are also likely to think of someone highly intelligent. However, research shows that psychopaths are no more likely to be highly intelligent than the average person.

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Methane might be the next wildcard in climate change

Methane concentrations in the atmosphere are growing faster than any time in the past 20 years. The increase is largely driven by the growth in food production, according to the Global Methane Budget released today. Methane is contributing less to global warming than carbon dioxide (CO₂), but it is a very powerful greenhouse gas.

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