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Posts Tagged ‘NPR’

6 Potential Brain Benefits Of Bilingual Education

By | December 1, 2016

Kids are showing reading gains in dual-language classrooms. There may be underlying brain advantages at work.

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Scientists Say Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Made Earth’s Surface Act Like Liquid

By | November 25, 2016

The asteroid smashed into Earth. And from miles under the Earth’s surface, rock hurtled upward to a height twice that of Mount Everest and then collapsed outward to form a ring of mountains.

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When The Kids Go Vegan, It Can Be A Recipe For A Stressful Holiday Meal

By | November 23, 2016

For parents with kids on special diets, be it vegan, paleo or gluten-free, holidays can mean more anxiety than fun. The solution lies in working together with their children to plan the perfect meal.

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How You Can Stop Antibiotic Resistance (And Still Eat Bacon)

By | November 19, 2016

“This is an avoidable disaster,” says one expert. And there are at least three things you can do to help.

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Can’t Hurry Love: Rare Snail Finds Romance After Global Search

By | November 12, 2016

A genetic fluke stood in the way of love for a lonely and unique snail named Jeremy. But thanks to a public appeal, the snail has hopefully found a mate — or maybe even two.

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