She Studied Ways to Make People Smarter. Then Her Grant Was Cut.

Jessica Cantlon had a grant with the U.S. Navy to research ways to enhance spatial problem-solving skills in individuals. Her project aimed to determine if people could improve these skills through targeted training. The grant was unexpectedly cut, bringing her research to a halt. Cantlon's work had focused on exploring the potential for cognitive improvement in this area.

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