At what age do children learn to pretend
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The art of “pretending” is a crucial aspect of a child’s learning process. Being able to imitate an action or imagine – and perhaps draw …
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Broken seven of the nine “planetary limits” that we were not supposed to cross
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Our planet is not doing very well, and we know it: climate change, loss of biodiversity, pollution, are drastically changing the environment in which our …
Beyond 3D printers, we will now “synthesize” every single atom of material
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3D printing is profoundly transforming many fields, ranging from design to medicine to space exploration. And if the results of this revolution will continue to …
Vaccines with the most reports of suspected adverse reactions
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Vaccines are confirmed to be among the safest pharmaceutical products. And the role they have played over the years in reducing illnesses and deaths, especially …
We are what we eat: previously unknown bacteria and fungi discovered in our intestines
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“We are talking about the largest investigation into microbes in food ever conducted. Now we will be able to use this data to better understand …
It will take another 40 years for the hole in the ozone layer to disappear
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In 1985, the scientific community noticed a problem: the ozone layer, a gas in the stratosphere that protects the planet from ultraviolet rays from the …
No rain for months: this is how drought waves will last longer and longer
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Droughts are among the greatest dangers linked to climate change. They threaten food security and access to essential goods such as drinking water. They cause …
Myopia on the Rise: Young People Wearing Glasses Will Be 740 Million by 2050
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Myopia is an increasingly common problem. Modern life seems to increase the risk of developing vision problems, especially for children and adolescents, and the spread …
The “Comet of the Century” is Coming: When Will It Be Visible?
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A hairy star of enormous beauty, with a bright tail capable of “lighting up” the sky. The passage of the comet C/2023 A3 TsuchinshanATLAS could …
Invisible Pregnancies: Why You Can Give Birth Without Knowing You’re Pregnant
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Pregnancy is a special moment in every woman’s life. It can be a time of joy or, unfortunately, a cause of suffering, but it remains …