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Fixating on a ‘magic number’ of childcare hours misses what’s most important for kids’ development
Families with kids juggling full-time work may have been alarmed by media reporting this week, suggesting “too much” time in…
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NZ is surrounded by ocean energy. Just what would it take to tap it?
“Same as it ever was” is a phrase that continues to resonate in 2026. The oil shocks of the 1970s,…
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I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun
Across the Earth, every night, thousands of automated stargazers are waiting to take pictures of shooting stars. I am one…
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Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states – these religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing
An increasing number of U.S. states have passed laws that allow health care providers – including doctors, nurses and pharmacists…
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What declining vaccination rates mean for your family – and what you can do
As the risk of measles remains an ongoing concern, herd immunity in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is already slipping. According to…
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Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans
Smoking is really bad for you. Most people know that. Even smokers think smoking is bad for one’s health. But…
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Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in
As health care costs rise, patients aren’t just shouldering higher bills. They’re bearing more and more responsibility for getting information.…
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What declining vaccination rates mean for families in Allegheny County – where 1 in 3 kindergarten classrooms lack herd immunity for measles
As the risk of measles remains an ongoing concern, herd immunity in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is already slipping. According to…
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Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th‑century novel
With the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, human beings have finally returned to the Moon…
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Why You Think Right Now Is More Important Than Any Other Time
During a heated debate in the school assembly at Mumbai’s St. Xavier’s College, eighteen-year-old Arjun made a passionate declaration: “Our…
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Why You Almost Remember Names But Just Can’t Quite Get Them
During a casual conversation at Delhi’s National Public School, eighteen-year-old Kavya was discussing her favorite movies with friends. “You know…
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Why Testing Yourself Beats Reading Again Every Single Time
Before their Class 10 board examination in physics, two best friends—Arjun and Rohan from Delhi’s Modern School—decided to study together…
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Why Last Month Feels Like Last Year And Last Year Feels Like Last Month
Eighteen-year-old Arjun from Chennai was having a conversation with his girlfriend Meera about their relationship. “I can’t believe it’s already…
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Why Questions Can Plant Memories That Never Happened
During a family gathering in Mumbai, eighteen-year-old Priya listened to her relatives reminisce about family vacations from years ago. Her…
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Why Your Memory Distorts People To Fit Stereotypes
At a marketing firm in Bangalore, hiring manager Mrs. Sharma interviewed ten candidates for a creative director position over two…
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