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Baby talk isn’t just cute—it’s critical for kids’ vocabularies
You know how your voice automatically jumps an octave when you’re around a baby? There’s a reason for that.
Jul 18, 2020
For astronauts in space, play is a way to stay safe
Keeping shuttle residents entertained is a serious business.
Jun 12, 2020
The science behind sex, gender, and athletic competition is still pretty shaky
Joanna Harper’s work has catapulted her into a century-long debate about who gets to play women’s sports.
Jun 08, 2020
What if you could design the perfect child?
A science-fiction take on the future of CRISPR and embro editing.
Apr 08, 2020
We once thought nostalgia was a disease, but it might be key to our survival
To what end does the brain recall and reward old memories?
Feb 14, 2020
Is it loud in the ocean?
Evidence suggests our ruckus has a profound impact on marine life.
Oct 25, 2019
How many people can the planet actually hold?
There's always room for one more.