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If you’ve ever wondered why young people are drawn to experiences that feel risky to adults—sneaking out to see friends, driving too fast, or saying yes to a wild adventure—you’re not alone.

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In a recent study published in the journal NPJ Science of Learning, researchers investigated the impacts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the subsequent motor skill acquisition efficiency ...

Researchers from Sweden have discovered that the human brain continues to grow new cells in the memory region—called the hippocampus—even into old age. Using advanced tools to examine brain samples ...

Some areas of the adult brain contain quiescent, or dormant, neural stem cells that can potentially be reactivated to form new neurons. However, the transition from quiescence to proliferation is ...

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Science Center is a place where families bring their kids to have fun while learning new things at the same time. It's known as a place for the kids to enjoy themselves, but ...