What happens when massive numbers of people think they know more about a subject or are better at something than they ...

People who are overly confident in their own knowledge are more likely to have anti-scientific views, a new study shows. Experts surveyed thousands of people about their views on hot scientific topics ...

No one likes smug know-it-all friends, relatives or co-workers who believe their knowledge and beliefs are superior to others. But now these discussions at the dinner table, bar or office might be ...

The human ability to infer what other people are thinking is a big reason we're able to understand and cooperate with others. Along with the ability to take pictures of our food, it's what separates ...

We may not know as much as we think we do, University research suggests. Our own knowledge may be riddled with holes, but the information contained in many people’s minds forms a vast web of communal ...

Animals often show a keen intelligence and many species, from octopuses to crows, can perform problem-solving tasks. But humans are thought to go one step further. We can reflect on our own thoughts ...

Animals often show a keen intelligence and many species, from octopuses to crows, can perform problem-solving tasks. But humans are thought to go one step further. We can reflect on our own thoughts ...