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optical illusions Brain-bending experiment reveals why kids struggle with writing Mark Frauenfelder

Child Development Christian parenting expert recommends spanking toddlers so they act excited to see you Mark Frauenfelder

Science Kids who play video games at least three hours a day show "better cognitive performance" Rob Beschizza

Child Development Baby gets mad when mom has blank expression Mark Frauenfelder

Science Drug that grew extra teeth in mice enters first human trial Ellsworth Toohey

anti vaxx Trump administration appeals ruling as it continues to reject routine vaccine guidance Jason Weisberger

Science Girl mice grew balls after a one-letter DNA change Ellsworth Toohey

memories Beloved California road trip landmark to be demolished, memorialized with a plaque Jason Weisberger

Science Three states might be expanding access to raw milk, science and public health be damned! Jennifer Sandlin

bad idea Pentagon gives Musk's 'MechaHitler' access to classified systems Jason Weisberger

politics HUD wants to evict 37,000 citizen kids over their parents' papers Ellsworth Toohey

News FDA deletes warning against using bleach to "cure" autism Ellsworth Toohey

books American Tiger finds wonder where suburbia insists there is none Jason Weisberger

politics Trump freezes $10B in aid to five Democratic states Ellsworth Toohey

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Science With help from DOGE, RFK Jr.'s "Health Freedom" era delivers 243,000 more child deaths Jason Weisberger

Science Brain drain: Many U.S. researchers making plans to leave the country Ruben Bolling

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