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Another Brain Benefit of Music Lessons
They help kids develop the ability to disregard potential distractions. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: woodleywonderworks/Flickr) The term “cognitive…
Streetlights Make Summer Come Early — and That’s Not a Good Thing
A study shows trees start budding up to a week early in the most brightly lit areas of…
Forget Marriage Counseling—Buy a Magnet
Never underestimate the power of a metaphor. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: David Mulder/Flickr) Is your romantic relationship growing…
How Boarding Schools in Canada Made Native Children Less Healthy
Boarding-school records from Canada offer a unique glimpse into native kids’ health from the 1920s to the ’50s.…
Can Street Dogs Become Good Pets?
From free-ranging dog to new home. It sounds like a fairy-tale, but how does it work out? By…
Killing Osama bin Laden Was Bittersweet
Is revenge sweet, or is it just awful? For many of us, it’s both, according to a new…
Teenagers Surrounded by Green Are Less Aggressive
New research finds yet another benefit to living in close contact with the natural environment. By Tom Jacobs…
Homeless Kids With Pets Are Less Depressed Than Those Without
A survey of homeless youth finds that pets bring benefits — and difficulties. By Zazie Todd (Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)…
The Many Threats to Biodiversity in Brazil
A study finds less intrusive activities double our overall impact on biodiversity in the forests of Pará, Brazil.…