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Can Your Science Pass a Kid’s Review? Students Review Submissions to Frontiers for Young Minds
Watch kids review scientist’s papers submitted to Frontiers For Young Minds.
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Spacing out study sessions enhances long-term memory and retention — and is far better than cramming the night before an exam.
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Brain Awareness Week is March 15–21! Get involved with our at-home activities.
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Nomophobia: The Fear of Being Without a Mobile Phone
Even light phone users get anxious when their mobile device is taken away for a short time.
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Finding Success Through Failure
What can we learn from failure and why is it important?
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