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If you’ve ever wondered why young people are drawn to experiences that feel risky to adults—sneaking out to see friends, driving too fast, or saying yes to a wild adventure—you’re not alone.

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Science Center is a place where families bring their kids to have fun while learning new things at the same time. It's known as a place for the kids to enjoy themselves, but ...

In a recent study published in the journal NPJ Science of Learning, researchers investigated the impacts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the subsequent motor skill acquisition efficiency ...

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Sleep is critical for all sorts of reasons, but a team of international scientists has discovered a new incentive for getting eight hours of sleep every night: it helps the brain to store and learn a ...