A group of researchers have claimed that aerospace engineers and brain surgeons are not brighter than the general population.<o:p></o:p>

According to their findings&nbsp;published in the festive edition of the BMJ, it was neurosurgeons who were able to ace the problem-solving questions with good speed, but even they recorded slower memory recall in comparison with the general population.

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"The difference in problem-solving speed exhibited by neurosurgeons might arise from the fast-paced nature of neurosurgery, which attracts those with a pre-existing flair for rapid processing, or it could be, albeit less likely, a product of training for rapid decision-making in time-critical situations," researchers reported.<o:p></o:p>

This study was conducted on 748 people (600 aerospace engineers and 148 neurosurgeons), out of which 401 (329 aerospace engineers and 72 neurosurgeons) complete datasets were analysed. The participants were put through a validated online test (Cognitron’s Great British Intelligence Test) that measured different aspects of attention, reasoning, memory and emotion processing abilities of the participants.<o:p></o:p>

Researchers decided to conduct this study to settle the debate started&nbsp;by the Mitchell and Webb sketch, in which an aerospace expert drums down a neurosurgeon by slamming him with "Brain surgery … it's not exactly rocket science is it?"

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The analysis showed that while aerospace experts have better attention and mental manipulation, neurosurgeons are better at semantic problem solving. "Essentially what we think it shows is that everyone has a range of skills, some people are better at some things and other people are better at other things, and it is very difficult to be better in everything across the board," said Aswin Chari, an author of the study.<o:p></o:p>

She also added that as per the result of the research it is evident that these individuals might not be better at everything, but they are good in some things and that is what makes them great at their work.<o:p></o:p>

"It is also possible that other professions might deserve to be on that pedestal, and future work should aim to determine the most deserving group," the researchers concluded.<o:p></o:p>

A group of researchers have claimed that aerospace engineers and brain surgeons are not brighter than the general population. According to their findings published in the festive edition of the BMJ, it was neurosurgeons who were able to ace the problem-solving questions with good speed, but even they recorded slower memory recall in comparison with the general population.

A group of researchers have claimed that aerospace engineers and brain surgeons are not brighter than the general population. According to their findings published in the festive edition of the BMJ, it was neurosurgeons who were able to ace the problem-solving questions with good speed, but even they recorded slower memory recall in comparison with the general population. Also read | This 'Exercise in a Pill' can be ray of hope for those incapable of physical activity "The difference in problem-solving speed exhibited by neurosurgeons might arise from the fast-paced nature of neurosurgery, which attracts those with a pre-existing flair for rapid processing, or it could be, albeit less likely, a product of training for rapid decision-making in time-critical situations," researchers reported. This study was conducted on 748 people (600 aerospace engineers and 148 neurosurgeons), out of which 401 (329 aerospace engineers and 72 neurosurgeons) complete datasets were analysed. The participants were put through a validated online test (Cognitron’s Great British Intelligence Test) that measured different aspects of attention, reasoning, memory and emotion processing abilities of the participants. Researchers decided to conduct this study to settle the debate started by the Mitchell and Webb sketch, in which an aerospace expert drums down a neurosurgeon by slamming him with "Brain surgery … it's not exactly rocket science is it?" Also read | Wait, what!? Scientists say water in our oceans has alien origins The analysis showed that while aerospace experts have better attention and mental manipulation, neurosurgeons are better at semantic problem solving. "Essentially what we think it shows is that everyone has a range of skills, some people are better at some things and other people are better at other things, and it is very difficult to be better in everything across the board," said Aswin Chari, an author of the study. She also added that as per the result of the research it is evident that these individuals might not be better at everything, but they are good in some things and that is what makes them great at their work. "It is also possible that other professions might deserve to be on that pedestal, and future work should aim to determine the most deserving group," the researchers concluded.

Do you think brain surgeons and rocket scientists no brighter than the rest of us? Experts answer

The government on Wednesday appointed renowned scientist Sivan K as the chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He will replace of A S Kiran Kumar, who was appointed on January 12, 2015..

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment as secretary, Department of Space and chairman of Space Commission for a tenure of three years, an order issued by the personnel ministry said.

Sivan is at present Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

He graduated from Madras Institute of Technology in aeronautical engineering in 1980 and completed Master of Engineering in Aerospace engineering from IISc, Bangalore in 1982, according to his biodata.

Subsequently, he completed his PhD in Aerospace engineering from IIT, Bombay in 2006.

Sivan joined the ISRO in 1982 in PSLV project and has contributed immensely towards end to end mission planning, mission design, mission integration and analysis.

He has numerous publications in various journals and is a fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering, Aeronautical Society of India and Systems Society of India.

Sivan has received numerous awards throughout his career which includes Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) from Sathyabama University, Chennai in April 2014 and Shri Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research award for 1999.

Sivan is at present Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

The government on Wednesday appointed renowned scientist Sivan K as the chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He will replace of A S Kiran Kumar, who was appointed on January 12, 2015.. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment as secretary, Department of Space and chairman of Space Commission for a tenure of three years, an order issued by the personnel ministry said. Sivan is at present Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. He graduated from Madras Institute of Technology in aeronautical engineering in 1980 and completed Master of Engineering in Aerospace engineering from IISc, Bangalore in 1982, according to his biodata. Subsequently, he completed his PhD in Aerospace engineering from IIT, Bombay in 2006. Sivan joined the ISRO in 1982 in PSLV project and has contributed immensely towards end to end mission planning, mission design, mission integration and analysis. He has numerous publications in various journals and is a fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering, Aeronautical Society of India and Systems Society of India. Sivan has received numerous awards throughout his career which includes Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) from Sathyabama University, Chennai in April 2014 and Shri Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research award for 1999.

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